Posts by Local589 Admin
Photos from 4th Annual Boston Carmen’s Union Christmas Gala
A wonderful evening was had by all who attended last night’s 4th Annual Boston Carmen’s Union Christmas Gala at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel. “It was a great night,” said Peggy LaPaglia, Local 589’s vice president and organizer for the event. “On behalf of the executive board, we want to thank all our members, retirees,…
Read MorePurchase your tickets today for this year’s Christmas Gala!
Don’t miss the Boston Carmen’s Union’s 4th Annual Christmas Gala on Saturday, Dec, 16, 2017, at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel. Cocktail hour from 6-7pm, followed by dinner, and then entertainment and dancing. Tickets are $35.00 each. Click here to purchase your ticket(s) online. Please do not copy the tickets as they will be scanned. …
Read MoreThank you for your service!
Welcome back Green line operator Simone Hill who recently returned from a 2-year military leave serving our country in the United States Air Force. Her leave included a 1-year tour in Iraq and 1 year stationed at Otis Air Force Base. She is a 10-year 589 member and 14-year Air Force veteran. She will be…
Read MoreCongrats to our endorsed candidates!
Congratulations to our endorsed candidates on their victories tonight: Marty Walsh for Mayor of Boston Ed Flynn for Boston City Council (District 2) Tom McGee for Mayor of Lynn Fred Happel for Weymouth Councilor-at-Large
Read MoreUnion Brother Gary Goorahlal Recognized
Hats off to Gary Goorahlal, our member and union brother, who was recognized today for his brave efforts to protect a female passenger from an armed and dangerous person.
Read MoreOperations Winter Wonderland
Don’t miss this event. Holiday fun for the whole family!
Read MoreFred Happel for Weymouth Councilor-at-Large
For those living in Weymouth, make sure you cast a vote on Nov. 7th for our union brother Fred Happel for Councilor-at-Large. To see Local 589’s full endorsement, click on the letter on the right.
Read MoreBoston Carmen’s Union Christmas Gala
Join us in celebrating the holiday season on Saturday, Dec, 16, 2017, at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel, 50 Park Plaza, Arlington Street in Boston, MA. Cocktail hour from 6-7pm, followed by dinner, and then entertainment and dancing. Please bring an unwrapped toy. Coat check available and there will be photo booths provided. Hotel rooms…
Read MoreLocal 589 Special Meeting on 1/21
A special meeting of the membership will be held on Sunday, January 21, 2018, at 10:00 AM at the Boston Teachers Union Hall, 180 Mount Vernon Street, Dorchester, MA. The purpose of the special meeting will be to advise and inform the members of a possible ratification agreement over the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)…
Read MoreGIC Changes Public Employees’ Health Insurance Plan
Dear brothers and sisters, As you may have read in the newspaper or on social media, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Tufts Health Plan and Fallon Health, have been dropped by the state Group Insurance Commission (GIC). If you had your health insurance through these companies you will need to choose new insurance coverage by July 1. Your options, for…
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