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Educating T Riders about the Dangers of Privatization

Wednesday night, members of of the executive board along with Local 589 members, members of other MBTA unions, various community groups, and T riders joined together outside South Station, Downtown Crossing, and Park Street T stations to educate riders about the dangers of privatization. Over 10,000 pamphlets were handed out to riders to let them know …

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Mike Brady for State Senate

Local 589 showing their support for Rep. Brady at a recent fundraiser for him.

Tonight, members of Local 589 attended a fundraiser for Democratic Rep. Michael Brady who is one of the candidates looking to succeed the late Sen. Tom Kennedy. Apart from being a former Teamsters truck driver and long supporter of unions, Mike was the only representative out of 154 to oppose the three-year repeal of the …

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Volunteers Needed for Wednesday’s (10/21) Rally

Rally to Keep “Public” Transportation “Public” and Stop Privatization WHEN: Wednesday, October 21, 2015 WHERE: South Station, Downtown Crossing and Park Street Stations TIME: 4-6 p.m. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!! Please contact Joe Cerbone or John Clancy at the union hall (617-542-8212) so we can add your name to the list. If we are not available please have …

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