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Dear Members and Retirees, The Massachusetts Senate will vote on S.2531 – An Act Relative to Assault and Battery Upon a Transit Worker this Thursday, November 13, at 11:00 AM in the Senate Chambers at the State House. This bill adds transit workers to the list of employees protected under state law, increasing penalties for …
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Dear Members and Retirees, We’ve just received word that the Massachusetts Senate hearing on S.2531—An Act Relative to Assault and Battery Upon a Transit Worker—has been rescheduled to next Thursday (11/13) at 11:00 AM in the Senate chambers within the Massachusetts State House. This important legislation strengthens protections for public transit workers by making it a criminal offense to …
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Dear Members, Today (11/4) is Election Day! Polls across Massachusetts are open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. If you’re unsure where to vote, click here to look up your polling place. Local 589 proudly endorses candidates who fight for working people and public transit. Find your municipality in the list below and be sure …
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