Archive for May 2018
This MBTA operator is a gem
Boston Globe reporter Eric Moskowitz tweets out the following about one of our amazing union sisters and included the photo on the right: “This @MBTA operator is a gem. As we crossed the Longfellow, arriving in prime rush hr disembarking territory, she thanked us all for riding & offered a ‘blessing of love, joy, peace,…
Read MoreStatement on MBTA bus struck by a bullet early Friday morning
“We are grateful that our driver and the passengers on board were not harmed in this incident. The MBTA is an essential part of our city, and an integral part of many people’s daily lives, we want everyone to be able to feel safe when they are on MBTA buses and trains. We appreciate the…
Read MoreWelcoming Our New Union Brothers and Sisters
Dear brothers and sisters, Recently, Patrick Hogan, Delegate – Division 3; Joseph Cerbone, Assistant Secretary; Ben Guarnieri, Barn Captain – Bennett; and Billy Berardino, Barn Captain – Charlestown; welcomed 41 new union brothers and sisters to the MBTA and the Boston Carmen’s Union, Local 589. Pat and Joe talked to the class about the importance…
Read MoreShout out from Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu
Nice shout out from Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu for the quick action by one of our members to keep everyone on her bus safe. Situations, like this, happen many times a day so thank you to all our hard-working members who deliver our riders safely to their destinations each and every day. #589Pride
Read MoreWeekend Shuttle Work Available
ATTENTION MEMBERS: Construction season is upon us, which means there will be some weekend shuttle work available going forward. Please sign up for Orange and Green Line Shuttles this weekend. If you do not see a sign-up sheet, contact your supervisor and let them know you want to work. If we don’t do the work,…
Read MoreVote Today (5/1) for Nick Collins
Today is Special Election Day for our friend Nick Collins who is on the Democratic ballot to be the next State Senator for the First Suffolk State Senate district (South Boston, and parts of Dorchester, Mattapan, and Hyde Park). If this is your district, we would ask that you go out and vote for Nick,…
Read MorePledge to Stay Union Strong and Proud!
Later this year, the Supreme Court will make a decision on the Janus v AFSCMEcase, that decision could be a significant next step toward dismantling and weakening public sector unions in this country. But it doesn’t have to be that way. The Supreme Court is expected to rule in favor of Janus, and against Unions. But it’s not their…
Read MoreCong. Capuano Visits With E-Board
Today, Congressman Mike Capuano stopped by the Boston Carmen’s Union Hall to meet with the executive board. We appreciate all Mike has done and continues to do when it comes to fighting for increased federal funding for the MBTA and against privatization. Working people and families have a strong union friend, advocate and supporter in…
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