President Hanley Testifies Before Congress

International President Larry Hanley

Citing exploding urban populations, worsening traffic jams, young people forgoing cars and stressed public transit systems, Larry Hanley, international president of the Amalgamated Transit Union, called on the House Transportation Committee to set forth a major urban transportation agenda at the first hearing on the reauthorization of the transportation funding bill. Speaking on behalf of …

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Tax Information for 2013

2013 Union Dues $832.00 Health Insurance Cost All deductions for your Health Insurance in 2013 were PRE-TAXED.  Therefore they may not be deducted on your personal taxes.  If you should need your Health Insurance deductions, they would appear on your last Payroll stub of 2013. Fraternally, John A. Clancy Recording Secretary ATU Local 589

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MBTA Appeals Dec. 19th Judgement

Dear members, In a continuing effort to keep you updated on the court proceedings surrounding our arbitration award, we wanted to inform you that the MBTA has appealed the judgement made by Superior Court Judge Janet Sanders on Dec. 19th. Click here for a copy of the notice of appeal. Our attorneys advise us and …

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