Oct 28 2025
Earlier today, Local 589 Green Line Delegate Scott Page spoke on behalf of our union in support of Boston City Council Docket #1432 — an ordinance from Councilor Henry Santana addressing the impact of autonomous vehicles in Boston. This important measure would give workers a seat at the table as new technologies shape the future …
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Oct 27 2025
Last night, Local 589 attended the Edward M. Kennedy Institute’s 10th Anniversary Dinner, an inspiring event raising funds for the Institute’s bipartisan educational programs. The evening honored President Joseph R. Biden with a Lifetime Achievement Award. In addition, former U.S. Secretary of Labor Martin J. Walsh and U.S. Navy Admiral Lisa Franchetti were recognized for …
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Oct 22 2025
Today, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed legislation that strengthens protections for public transit workers by expanding current laws on assault and battery against public employees. The bill, An Act relative to assault and battery upon a transit worker, ensures that transit employees receive the same legal heightened protections as other public employees while performing …
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