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Local 589 Thanks Rep. McGonagle for Championing Transit Worker Safety Legislation

Last night, the Local 589 Executive Board extended its thanks to State Rep. Joe McGonagle for sponsoring Bill H.1877, An Act Relative to Assault and Battery of a Transit Worker. On May 6, Rep. McGonagle testified before the Joint Committee on the Judiciary alongside Local 589 President Jim Evers, Vice President Billy Berardino, and fellow union …

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Union Meeting – May 20 @ IBEW Local 103

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We’re Not Going Back

This picture stands in contrast to today’s headline. It shows what happens when you: • Invest in public transit as a public good. • Pay livable wages and protect middle-class jobs. • Grow the workforce and expand core services. • Trust the knowledge and collaboration of frontline workers. • Lead with transparency. • Hire leaders …

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