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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Oct 16 2025
Earlier today, our Executive Board visited the MBTA Operations Control Center to meet with our dedicated bus and light rail dispatchers and stopped by Downtown Crossing to connect with our hardworking Fare Engagement team. These visits are part of our ongoing effort to stay connected with the members who keep Boston moving—24 hours a day, …
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