Posts by Local589 Admin
Not All Super Heroes Wear Capes
Our union sister Maria Gradozzi proves that not all super heroes wear capes. Last night, on her way back to the Lynn Garage she spotted a burning house at the intersection of Boston and Moulton streets. After rushing up to the second floor and deploying her fire extinguisher, Gradozzi, who has worked for the T…
Read MoreUpdate on Efforts to Fight COVID-19
Dear Brothers and Sisters, We would like to update you on efforts to fight Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). As you may be aware, cases of COVID-19 are present through much of the United States, including Massachusetts and Metropolitan Boston. First, we want to stress the importance of taking care of yourself by practicing basic habits…
Read MoreFMCB Meeting Change
ATTENTION MEMBERS: Monday’s (3/9) MBTA Fiscal and Management Control Board (FMCB) meeting will not include the request for proposal (RFP) on our express bus routes. It’s been postponed to March 23. Please mark your calendars.
Read MoreEvers Appointed to MA AFL-CIO Executive Council
This morning, our own Local 589 President James Evers and new Greater Boston Labor Council (GBLC) Executive Secretary-Treasurer Darlene Lombos were sworn in as vice presidents of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO’s Executive Council. Please join us in congratulating them. #Solidarity #FiredUp
Read MoreTransportation Bond Bill
Today, Local 589 President James Evers along with other members of the executive board attended today’s hearing on the transportation bond bill (H 4397). In submitted testimony, Evers said the Boston Carmen’s Union wholeheartedly supports this bill to authorize bonds to help rehabilitate and expand mass transit. However, he cautioned the committee to steer clear…
Read MoreMoment of Silence for Sanyi Tomorrow (2/21) at 11 AM
Tomorrow (2/21) at 11 AM, all bus and rail operators are invited to join the executive board in a moment of silence for our fallen union sister Sanyi “Keni” Harris. As a reminder, wake and funeral arrangements for Sanyi are as follows: VISITATION:Friday, February 21, 202010:00 AM to 11:00 AMMorning Star Baptist Church1257 Blue Hill…
Read MoreWake and Funeral Arrangements for Sanyi Kenitra Harris
VISITATION:Friday, February 21, 202010:00 AM to 11:00 AMMorning Star Baptist Church1257 Blue Hill AvenueMattapan, MA 02126 FUNERAL SERVICE:Friday, February 21, 202011:00 AMMorning Star Baptist Church1257 Blue Hill AvenueMattapan, MA 02126 INTERMENT:Friday, February 21, 20201:00 PMOak Lawn Cemetery427 Cummins HighwayRoslindale, MA 02131 To send flowers to Sanyi’s family, please visit the funeral home’s floral section.
Read MoreStatement from President Evers in Response to MBTA Employees Testing Positive for COVID-19
“We hope that the Baker Administration and the MBTA recognize the incredible commitment of this workforce when making decisions about compensation and sick leave for their essential employees, particularly during this unprecedented time. We’re concerned because members of the Boston Carmen’s Union who have been on duty have tested positive for COVID-19. As essential employees,…
Read MoreTemperature Screening Starts Tomorrow
Below is a message from the GM about a new policy they are implementing to help protect members. Contact your delegate or a member of the executive board if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you, Local 589 Executive Board ▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️ Dear Colleagues, In our effort to improve the health and safety of our…
Read MoreMBTA drivers want mask requirement for riders strictly enforced
Boston Globe | By Adam Vaccaro | May 20, 2020 Governor Charlie Baker has said one of the keys to operating public transit as the state begins to reopen will be for riders to wear masks. But the MBTA so far has said it will not strictly enforce that requirement, a position that on Wednesday drew a backlash from…
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