Below is a list of pro-union candidates Local 589 has endorsed. All members, retirees, and their families are encouraged to support these candidates in their upcoming elections. If you are unsure where to vote, click here. Boston: Annissa Essaibi George, Mayor Michael Flaherty, City Council, At-Large Julia Mejia, City Council, At-Large Erin Murphy, City Council, …
Category: Endorsements
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Aug 17 2020
Kennedy Says Legacy Is Earned
Two weeks before the primary election, Local 589’s endorsed candidate U.S. Rep. Joseph Kennedy III is taking aim at U.S. Sen. Ed Markey’s record on racial justice and defending the Kennedy family from what he says are “attacks” from the senator. At a Tuesday press conference, Kennedy was joined by Black leaders from across the …
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Feb 07 2020
Let’s Show Joe We Have His Back!
Recognizing the need for a candidate who stands for working families, can beat Donald Trump, and restore civility and respect for the United States, our International Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) General Executive Board voted to endorse Joe Biden for President. The vote came after an extensive poll of ATU membership to evaluate the entire field of …
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