Posts by Local589 Admin
Freshman Senator Elizabeth Warren Takes on the Financial Industry
Sunday, 19 May 2013 | By Jim Puzzanghera | Los Angeles Times Elizabeth Warren, who ranks 97th out of 100 members, refuses to be just seen and not heard. She is already bashing regulators as well as big-bank executives. Washington – Sen. Elizabeth Warren, the newest member of the Senate Banking Committee, waited patiently for her first chance…
Read MoreRise in Attacks on MBTA Drivers Includes Urine Throwing
Bostinno | Emily Payne | June 11, 2013 The MBTA consistently churns out horrid, hilarious, and shocking news stories for the city of Boston. From the poop bus to frisky riders, it’s always an adventure. A not-so-funny reality is that attacks on MBTA drivers is on the rise: 50 assaults have been reported this year, which is about a…
Read MoreRally for Ed Markey
Join President Obama on Wednesday as we rally support for Local 589’s endorsed candidate Ed Markey. WHAT: Rally with President Obama and Ed Markey WHEN: Wednesday, June 12 – DOORS OPEN AT 11am WHERE: Reggie Lewis Center at 1350 Tremont Street in Roxbury If you wish to attend and have the time off, please contact…
Read MoreMan allegedly spit at T driver
Boston Herald | Sunday, July 14, 2013 | By Ariel Rodriguez A 22-year-old Boston man is expected in Lynn District Court tomorrow accused of spitting at an MBTA bus driver after a dispute on a Route 435 bus in Lynn on June 18, transit police say. Jeffrey Martinez was arrested and charged with assault and…
Read MoreSerenity on Route 15 bus in Roxbury
Boston Globe | By Martine Powers July 15, 2013 MBTA bus driver Miguel Goncalves said he maintains an easygoing, respectful attitude with his passengers on Route 15 in Roxbury. An MBTA bus driver for 11 years, he knows that every interaction with a rider is a conflict waiting to escalate. He knows that Route 15…
Read MoreLabor Day Breakfast
Today, several members of Local 589, including members of the executive board, attended the Greater Boston Labor Council’s Annual Labor Day breakfast. Also at the event was former Local 589 President, Tony Romano. Local 589’s members used the opportunity to talk with current elected officials, such as Sen. Thomas McGee – chair of the Mass. Senate…
Read MoreHave a wonderful Labor Day weekend!
Wishing all our members and their families a safe and happy Labor Day weekend. Thank you for all you do. Your labor keeps Massachusetts moving! Check out this press release that just came across our desk yesterday: TTD News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 30, 2013 On This Labor Day, We Pay Tribute to…
Read MoreRegistration Open for Fall Classes at the Labor Guild
Registration is now open for Fall classes at the Labor Guild School in Dorchester, MA. Click here to see the schedule and classes that are offered. All Local 589 members who wish to take classes will be reimbursed as long as they provide a receipt to the union office. The school is located at 150 Mt. Vernon Street, Dorchester…
Read MoreUpdated: Summary of Arbitrator’s Award Available
Dear brothers and sisters, On Monday the Executive Board of the Boston Carmen’s Union, Local 589, and our chief negotiator, Tom Roth, received the arbitrator’s award. Click here for a summary of the award. Please join us for a special meeting of the membership at 10am on Sunday, Sept. 8th at Florian Hall (55 Hallet Street) in…
Read MoreE-Board Visits ATU Maintenance Facilities in Canada
This past weekend, members of local 589’s executive board visited two ATU maintenance facilities in Toronto, Canada: the Hillcrest Light Rail facility and the Duncan Bus Facility. The purpose of these visits were to gather information on the bus operator protective partitions and the maintenance and in house refurbishment of their light rail vehicles. According…
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