Posts by Local589 Admin
589 and AFL-CIO President Trumka
Local 589 members joined AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka at an event for endorsed 589 candidates: Elizabeth Warren, Rep. John Tierney, and Joseph P. Kennedy III.
Read MoreCarmen Cartoon
Click here to see the first-ever Carmen cartoon about a very serious event coming up next Sunday, Sept. 30th at 7pm ET. The event is “Rocking the Transit World” a special, first-ever national webcast. Click here for a flyer. Why is it important? Click here to read a message from President Hanley about this important event.
Read MoreVolunteers Needed This Thursday!
The Boston Carmen’s Union, Local 589, is looking for volunteers to hold signs for Elizabeth Warren at the debate being held this Thursday, Sept. 20 from 5-7pm outside of WBZ’s Studios, 1170 Soldiers Field Road, Boston, MA 02134. Any questions, call or e-mail Mark Flaherty at (617) 899-9627 or mflaherty2@aol.com. All members that volunteer will receive a special…
Read MoreHelping Others In Their Time Of Need
On September 13, 2012, the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office along with the MBTA and the 589 Executive Board recognized the following bus operators who volunteered their time and skills to assist the Sheriff’s Office in their most difficult time of need. The following bus operators provided transportation for hundreds of local and state law enforcement officers so…
Read MoreVideo: Pres. Hanley on ‘Rocking the Transit World’
Watch video here Text from the video: The stakes in the U.S. election are higher than ever before. What’s at stake? The future of our jobs, our children, the labor movement, mass transit and all working families. That’s why all transit workers need to help us get out the vote. ATU has been busy gearing…
Read MoreFast-acting T workers averted death on the Orange Line
Boston Globe | By Chris Stuck-Girard | August 05, 2012 Two MBTA employees will be recognized Wednesday by the agency for their role in averting tragedy at an Orange Line station last month. At about 4:10 p.m. July 17, driver Ellen Coulter was rounding a bend near State Street Station when she saw a woman…
Read MoreWarren and Brown On The Issues
Do you know where the candidates for U.S. Senate stand on the issues that you care about? Supporting candidates that don’t support our issues hurts all of us.
Read MorePhotos from 100th Anniversary
Over 400 people came together to celebrate the 100th year anniversary of the Boston Carmen’s Union, Local 589. ATU International President Larry Hanley, comedian Lenny Clarke, President of other locals, and many well-known politicians were in attendance. Special thanks to everyone that attended as well as all our sponsors. A great evening was had by all.…
Read MoreLocal 589 College Scholarship Winners
Six students, the sons and daughters of Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589 members, will be getting financial assistance through the Union’s college scholarship program this fall. Assistant Secretary Peggy LaPaglia presented the six Local 589 families with their scholarship awards at the Massachusetts AFL-CIO Scholarship event on May 10th. The Local 589 Scholarship award winners…
Read MoreLocal 589 Joins Elizabeth Warren at Rally for the Middle Class
The Boston Carmen’s Union ATU Local 589 joined the Greater Boston Labor Council at a May 9th rally to support Elizabeth Warren for U.S. Senate. Over 750 people packed the SEIU 1199 building to listen to Elizabeth Warren and to sign up to volunteer for her campaign. Photo Cap: Left to Right – President/Business Agent…
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