Photos: New England Joint Conference

ATU International Presence at New England Joint Conference. Seated left to rights IVP Richard Murphy, IVP Bruce Hamilton, Retired IVP Joe Welch, IVP Chuck Watson and standing IVP John Costa with International Rep. Stephan MacDougall.

The New England Joint Conference is an educational conference that is held twice a year. It bring together ATU Locals from the New England area to discuss issues pertinent to the region. This year the main topics where a national campaign on restroom breaks and assaults on Transit Workers. ATU President Hanley discussed the topics …

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Photos: Ed Markey Rally with Pres. Obama

Cabot Operator Mary Young stands with Pres. Lee and Delegate Reed just before event.

The Executive Board of the Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589 along with Local 589 members joined thousands in showing their support for Ed Markey for U.S. Senate and special guest – President Barack Obama. After the event, President Obama joined Ed Markey in greeting those in attendance and shook the hand of Cabot Operator Mary …

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Freshman Senator Elizabeth Warren Takes on the Financial Industry

Son of Pres. John Lee giving a kiss to U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren.

Sunday, 19 May 2013 | By Jim Puzzanghera | Los Angeles Times Elizabeth Warren, who ranks 97th out of 100 members, refuses to be just seen and not heard. She is already bashing regulators as well as big-bank executives. Washington – Sen. Elizabeth Warren, the newest member of the Senate Banking Committee, waited patiently for her first chance …

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