Category: Press Release

Dec 16 2010

Toy and Clothing Drive for Children

By Local 589 Webmaster in Community Service, Event, Photos, Press Release
December 16, 2010

The Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589 is partnering with the MBTA and Radio 92.9 to ask riders and the general public to “fill a bus” with new toys and clothes for local children in need. The “Fill-A-Bus” drive MBTA bus is parked at JFK Station each day through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Permanent link to this article: https://carmensunion589.org/2010/12/toy-and-clothing-drive-for-children/

Nov 12 2010

President MacDougall Defends MBTA Worker

By Local 589 Webmaster in Press Release
November 12, 2010

“Faced with an aggressive and threatening disgruntled rider confronting her twice within a few minutes, this female CSA responded appropriately to defend her safety and well being.” “Action taken against this worker by the MBTA is unwarranted. The Boston Carmen’s Union stands with our member and will do everything necessary to protect this member’s rights …

Permanent link to this article: https://carmensunion589.org/2010/11/statement-by-boston-carmens-union-local-589-presidentbusiness-agent-stephan-macdougall-regarding-disgruntled-passenger-confronting-mbta-worker/

Nov 11 2010

Video Shows Disgruntled Rider Targeting MBTA Worker

By Local 589 Webmaster in Event, News, Press Release, Video
November 11, 2010

Rider Initiated An Earlier Confrontation With Same Customer Service T Worker Boston, MA – Video released by the Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589 shows a disgruntled commuter rail passenger targeting a MBTA worker prior to a confrontation at the Back Bay Train station. The passenger told the MBTA and media outlets that he took out …

Permanent link to this article: https://carmensunion589.org/2010/11/expanded-video-shows-disgruntled-rider-targeting-mbta-worker-during-confrontation-at-back-bay-station/