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Carmen’s Black History: Past, Present, and Future

Black History Month is not only a time to look back and honor those who have made strides in the Black community, but a time to look around us at history in the making, and look towards the future to recognize changes that still need to be made. Although the COVID-19 pandemic has suspended our…

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Supporting our friend State Sen. Michael Brady

Yesterday, Local 589 President Jim Evers, Assistant Secretary Karen Maxwell, and Rapid Transit/AFC Delegate Roudy Jean attended an event in support of State Senator Michael Brady. During tough times, Sen. Brady has always had our backs. This year, he has an opponent and needs our support. Apart from getting your family and friends to vote for him, please…

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Machinists Union, Local 447 Strike

Today, Local 589 President Jim Evers and the Executive Board joined members of the Machinists Union, Local 447 who are on strike for a fair contract at Cummins Inc. in Dedham, MA. Members of Local 447 voted to strike after Cummins management insisted on a contract that put into place inconsistent and subjective pay for…

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Send in Your Rosie the Riveter Photo

To celebrate International Women’s Day, Local 589 Assistant Secretary Karen Maxwell is putting together a photo collection to highlight the fierce women of our union who are on the frontlines. For the photos, please recreate the iconic Rosie the Riveter pose, a symbol of women’s strength and contributions to the workforce, and wear an ATU shirt or hat,…

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Farewell to the Trackless Trolleys

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Since 1936, the men and women of the Boston Carmen’s Union, Local 589 have operated and maintained a network of trackless trolleys in and around Belmont, Boston, Cambridge, and Watertown. This Saturday, the last of the legacy trackless trolley lines will operate in regular passenger service on routes 71 and 73 out…

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Out Now: Carmen’s Quarterly Winter 2022 Edition

We are proud to announce that the Winter 2022 edition of ‘Carmen’s Quarterly,’ Local 589’s newsletter, is now available! Read it online here or check your mailbox for the print edition. The newest edition features our endorsement of Maura Healey for Governor, our trip to Washington, D.C. to witness the historic Infrastructure Bill signing, and…

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Celebrating Women’s History Month

Carmen’s Local 589 is proud to promote the diversity of our workforce year-round, but this month, we’d like to acknowledge the contributions and achievements of our union sisters especially. Just like Rosie the Riveter, the women of Carmen’s Local 589 step up and get the job done when duty calls, and we’re proud to support…

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2021 Supplemental Benefits Enrollment Schedule

Brothers and Sisters, On September 8th 2021, National Group Protection (NGP) will be at garages to sign up for short term disability. NGP is the onlyshort term disability company that is endorsed by Local 589. Please be careful about other company’s that want you to meet them at a Dunkin Donut‘s to give them a check…

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20th Anniversary of September 11 Attacks

As we remember the tragic events of twenty years ago, and those who lost their lives, we also reflect on the contributions of our transit colleagues at the MTA who heroically responded in their city’s darkest hour and who continue to suffer the effects of the attack and its aftermath. From the subway crews and…

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Youssef Sarhrouni Wins 2021 MBTA Bus Roadeo

Join us in congratulating our union brother Youssef Sarhrouni who took first place in today’s 2021 MBTA Bus Roadeo. This is the first time in the 45-year history of the roadeo that a Lynn operator has won. Thanks to all that competed. A great day of friendly competition, food, and fun was had by all.…

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