The mob assault of an MBTA Bus Driver shows the need for the legislature and public safety officials to make prosecuting assaults on public transit workers a priority. The Boston Carmen’s Union ATU Local 589 is relieved and thankful that the Bus Driver, attacked in the early morning hours, was not more seriously injured. However …
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Mar 10 2013
MBTA bus driver beaten by mob
Boston Herald | By John Zaremba | Sunday, March 10, 2013 An MBTA bus driver was pummeled by up to 15 attackers while on his route in Dorchester early yesterday, MBTA cops said. The victim, identified as a 53-year-old man, was driving the Route 16 bus on Columbia Road at Geneva Avenue about 1:15 a.m. …
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Feb 23 2013
Celebrating Black History Month
On Friday, members of Local 589 joined together with fellow employees from across the MBTA to celebrate Black History Month. The event, which was held at the Cabot Garage, was a time to reflect on the past, present, and future. Local 589 Executive Board members Patrick Hogan and Terry Reed spoke along with General Manager Dr. Beverly …
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