May 25 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 25, 2023, 3:00 PM EST Contact on behalf of Carmen’s Local 589 (ATU): Christine Lamitina, 617-599-9370, Local589ATU@617mediagroup.com All MBTA bus drivers to gain option for full-time work under new agreement reached between MBTA and Carmen’s Local 589 (ATU) Union hails agreement as one that will benefit riders, community, and will improve worker …
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May 16 2023
Today, several of our members courageously testified about the physical and verbal assaults they endured while simply doing their jobs. Their testimony was heard by members of the Joint Committee on the Judiciary in support of H.1669, which would impose stricter punishments for those convicted of assaulting public transit workers. If you were unable to attend …
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May 13 2023
Brothers and Sisters, There is a hearing on Tuesday (5/16) from 1-5 PM at the State House in room in A-2 on H.1669. If passed, this bill would impose stricter punishments for those convicted of assaulting public transit workers. The bill, put forth by State Rep. Joe McGonagle, Jr. of Everett, also includes coughing, spitting, or flinging bodily …
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