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Take the #CottonSwabChallenge

Barry Norton and his family.

Last week, Barry Norton asked for our help finding a bone marrow match for his son Joseph who was recently diagnosed with leukemia. He didn’t stop there. Barry has been talking to people all over and is already receiving some great support from his community. Mayor Burke, of Medford (Barry’s hometown) has pledged her support …

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Photos from today’s event to send aid to Puerto Rico

Today, Local 589’s executive board joined with others this morning to help our brothers and sisters in Puerto Rico by donating needed supplies and a monetary gift. We’d like to thank the membership for making this kind of donation possible. We would also like to thank Joseph Cerbone, Patrick Hogan, Peggy LaPaglia, Jose Cruz, Miguel …

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Letter from ATU Int’l President Larry Hanley re: the Norton Family and Be the Match Program

Photo of Amalgamated Transit Union International President Larry Hanley.

Dear Brothers and Sisters, We are reaching out today, asking you to help one of our members, Barry Norton. Barry has been a member of the Boston Carmen’s Union for 13 years. On July 12, Barry’s 23 year-old son was tragically diagnosed with leukemia. Barry and his family have been doing everything they can to fight, …

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