Posts by Local589 Admin
ATU Convention Election on 6/13
Mark your calendars! The election to pick delegates from our union to go to the ATU’s 60th International Convention is Monday, June 13, 2022, from 9am to 9pm at the Boston Teachers Union Hall (180 Mt Vernon St, Dorchester, MA 02125). Below is a sample ballot.
Read MoreMarch with Sen. DiDomenico in TOMORROW’s (6/12) Bunker Hill Day Parade
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Senator Sal DiDomenico has asked our union to March with him TOMORROW (6/12) in the Bunker Hill Day Parade. If interested, please show up at Bunker Hill Community College (250 New Rutherford Ave., Charlestown, MA 02129) parking lot 1 at 11:00am. They will have a trolley for people that don’t want to walk,…
Read MoreATU Local 589 Convention Election Results
Here are the results from today’s election. Congrats to the winners who will represent us at the convention. Thank you to all those who put their names on the ballot and all those who came out to vote.
Read MoreHappy Father’s Day
Happy Father’s Day to all of the hardworking dads of Carmen’s Local 589! It is because of your commitment and enthusiasm for your work that your children, families, communities, and union can depend on you to get the job done—whether that is providing for your family or keeping Boston moving.
Read MoreCelebrating Juneteenth
Join Carmen’s in standing with and celebrating the Black community on Juneteenth. Juneteenth, an annual commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States after the Civil War, has been celebrated by Black Americans for over 150 years. In 2021, President Biden signed a law recognizing Juneteenth as a federal holiday. Local 589 is…
Read MoreEnjoy Family-friendly Fun this Summer
We hope everyone has been having a great summer so far! To help make your summer even more fun, Carmen’s Local 589 has compiled a list of family-friendly activities, which are all accessible by public transportation. Our members work hard every day to provide exceptional service for MBTA riders, and we encourage you to relax…
Read MoreCelebrating the Grand Opening of the New Green Line Extension
Today, I joined Local 589 Light Rail Delegate Scott Page and the Executive Board in . I want to acknowledge the hard work of all of our members who made this extension a reality. I am even more excited about the new jobs and promotional opportunities that this line will create for our members, both…
Read MoreHappy Transit Employee Appreciation Month
Happy Transit Employee Appreciation Month to our outstanding members! This month, we would like to recognize all that our members do to keep Boston moving. You are all essential in keeping Bostonians connected to friends, family, and opportunities and ensuring the safety and well-being of our communities, especially during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This year,…
Read MoreStanding in solidarity with TWU Local 100
In light of today’s attack on the New York City subway system, we stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters at TWU Local 100. Transit workers play an essential role in keeping their communities safe, and our hearts and prayers go out to those affected and their families.
Read MoreContract ratified!!!
Thanks to everyone that came out for todays special meeting.
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