Archive for November 2019
Sample Ballot for Local 589’s Primary Election
Attached is sample ballot for Local 589’s Primary Election on Monday, November 18, 2019. Voting is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Boston Teachers Union Hall (180 Mt Vernon St, Dorchester, MA 02125). Good luck to all the candidates and thank you for stepping up and putting your name on the ballot!…
Read More41 New Members
Please join us in welcoming 41 new bus operators who joined our union today. Also in attendance were Assistant Secretary Marcus Taylor, President-Elect James Evers, Financial Secretary/Treasurer James Bradley, Division 3 Delegate Patrick Hogan, and Charlestown Barn Captain Robert Bond. #WeRise #InItTogether
Read MoreLooking for money for your child’s college education?
Looking for money for your child’s college education? As a member in good standing, your child (graduating high school seniors) may be eligible for the following scholarships: Massachusetts AFL-CIO Scholarship: Awards: Awardees receive between $500 and $16,000 towards their education. Application/Rules: https://www.massaflcio.org/scholarships. Deadline: December 20, 2019 National ATU Scholarship: Awards: Five $8,000 scholarships are awarded each year. A…
Read MoreLabor Guild Graduates
Please join us in congratulating the following Local 589 members who graduated from the Labor Guild tonight: Anthony Lucas, Benjamin Carpenter, Charles Stevens, Dion Martin, Javon Langford, Katherine Mullen, Laverne Pina, Marcus Taylor, Michelle Frechette, Patrick Cullen, Raymond Curto, Robert Bond, and Stacy Gardner.
Read More2019 Political Endorsements
Today (11/5) is Election Day in Massachusetts. All members, retirees, and their families are encouraged to support the pro-union, pro-working family candidates Local 589 has endorsed below. If you are unsure where to vote, click here. If you are not registered to vote, click here. Boston: Andrea Campbell – Boston City Council, District 4 Annissa Essabibi-George – Boston…
Read MoreResults From Today’s Primary Election
Results from today’s primary election. Congrats to all those who ran. Win or lose, all our champions. Mark your calendars for the general election on Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, from 9am to 9pm at the Boston Teachers Union Hall.
Read MoreFinal Election Day Ballot
Mark your calendars for Local 589’s Final Election on Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Boston Teachers Union Hall (180 Mt. Vernon Street Dorchester, MA 02125). Attached is a sample ballot. New hires who filled out the necessary paperwork to join the union can also vote. Good luck to…
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