Archive for March 2021
Missed Payroll Survey
As you may know, Local 589 is pursuing a payroll lawsuit against the Authority based on the many issues people have had with the state payroll system. Regardless of whether or not your issues have been resolved, we want to hear from you. Please fill in your information (address, badge number, etc.) so we can…
Read MoreAnnouncing Carmen’s Quarterly
Brother and Sisters, We are proud to launch ‘Carmen’s Quarterly,’ Local 589’s newsletter! The Winter 2021 edition of the newsletter is now available online . Look out for the print edition, which will hit mailboxes in the coming days. In this edition, read about our union’s contribution to the fight against the MBTA service cuts,…
Read MorePress Release: Frontline Transit Workers Demand Vaccine Relief and Coordination As Baker Task Force Appears To Stall Satellite Sites
Vaccine distribution site in Quincy was expected to vaccinate thousands of MBTA employees — but workers say Governor dropped the ball BOSTON, MA– Frontline transit workers across the nation have been disproportionately afflicted with and killed by COVID-19. Now, essential transit workers in Massachusetts say Governor Charlie Baker is jeopardizing their lives and public health by letting red tape…
Read MoreEvers Calls Out Gov. Baker’s Broken Promise in TV Interview
This morning, we issued a press release calling upon Gov. Baker to follow through with his promise to vaccinate thousands of MBTA employees at the Quincy distribution site. Later, in an interview with Rhondella Richardson of WCVB Channel 5, President Evers called out the governor for his broken promise, which will put frontline transit workers…
Read MorePresident Evers Keeps Pressure On Gov. Baker
Yesterday, President Evers spoke with WCVB Channel 5 about Gov’s Baker’s broken promise to vaccinate essential transit workers to protect them and MBTA riders from COVID-19. Today, he kept the pressure on the governor in this interview with NBC 10 Boston. Click on the video below to watch the interview, including when the reporter talks to riders who support us getting…
Read MoreNo Matter the Language, Baker Broke His Promise
Hats off to Delegate Jose Cruz for speaking to Telemundo about Gov. Charlie Baker’s broken promise to vaccinate essential transit workers — protecting them and the riding public. Click on the picture below to watch Cruz’s interview in Spanish.
Read MoreBoston Herald: Essential workers feel ‘left behind’ in Massachusetts coronavirus vaccine rollout
Below is an excerpt from a story (“Essential workers feel ‘left behind’ in MA COVID-19 vaccine rollout“) in yesterday’s Boston Herald. Click here to read the entire article. ——————- Transportation workers can get vaccines in New York. But Jim Evers, president of the Boston Carmen’s Union 589 of MBTA workers, continues to be frustrated that the administration has further…
Read MoreThe Excellence of Women at the T
In honor of International Women’s Day, and as part of Local 589’s year-long celebration of our workforce, we are proud to present our second membership spotlight video “The Excellence of Women at the T”. Click on the video below to watch.
Read MoreThanking Michelle Wu for Her Support
Today, Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu tweeted (see below) it is wrong that our members are still waiting for the vaccine. We could not agree more. Thank you Councilor Wu for standing up for our members who, as essential transit workers, would desperately like to get the vaccine they were promised so they can protect…
Read MoreEndorsement: Jeff Turco for State Representative of the 19th Suffolk
For those who live in the 19th Suffolk, please support Jeff Turco for State Representative in the March 30 special election.
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