Posts by Local589 Admin
Int’l ATU Scholarship for 2024-2205 Now Available
The application for the International Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Scholarship for 2024-2205 is now available. This year’s scholarships are in remembrance of former International President Emeritus James La Sala, who passed away on October 8, 2022. This year, the program will consist of five scholarships each in the amount of $8,000.00. In addition, a $2,000.00,…
Read More2023 In Review
It’s been a banner year for the Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589. We’re immensely proud of our dedicated Local 589 brothers and sisters and our collective efforts to keep Massachusetts moving. Click here to take a look back down the tracks at another successful year.
Read MoreHappy 2024!
Happy New Year to all our members, riders, supporters, and fellow union brothers and sisters. Special thanks to our members who helped our riders get safely to and from their New Year’s Eve celebrations. If you missed our recently posted video that reviewed the successes we had in 2023, you can watch it here.
Read MorePreserving Our History
After vandals tagged historic streetcar 3295, a group of members from Local 589 and the MBTA joined together to remove the graffiti and clean the iconic streetcar at Boylston Station. Organized by Green Line Delegate Scott Page, this project harkened back to the 1970s when a group of dedicated 589 members restored this PCC to…
Read MoreWinter Edition of Carmen’s Quarterly is Out Now
We’re excited to announce that the special winter edition of Carmen’s Quarterly is now available! You can read the newsletter online here. This edition includes all of our highlights from 2023, including the annual golf tournament winners, photos of our members working hard across our communities, and a celebration of our new contract! Thank you…
Read MoreReturned Retiree Program
As part of the recently approved pension agreement, the MBTA is rehiring retired, former bus employees on a part-time basis in order to help address staffing challenges. Click here to learn more about this program and how to apply for open positions.
Read MoreJamel Mullgrave Elected Charlestown/Salem Street Barn Captain
Congratulations to Jamel Mullgrave who was elected Charlestown/Salem Street Barn Captain today. Thank you to Bill Hubacheck for putting your name on the ballot and for running a great race.
Read MoreMass. AFL-CIO Biennial Constitutional Convention
This week, the Local 589 Executive Board served as delegates to the biannual constitutional convention of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO. In addition to informative panel discussions and meeting with some of the top political officials in the state, 589 was proud to support Chrissy Lynch as she was elected to become the first female President of…
Read MoreLooking for Money for Your Child’s College Education?
Looking for money for your child’s college education? As a member in good standing, your child (graduating high school seniors) may be eligible for the following scholarships: 2024 National ATU Scholarship: Awards: Five $8,000 scholarships are awarded each year. A sixth $2,000 scholarship is available for award to an applicant who will attend a technical or…
Read MoreE-Board Visit to MBTA Quincy Bus Garage
Thank you to all our members at the MBTA Quincy Bus Garage who took time to say hello and share their thoughts on the MBTA and our union with the execuitve board. Thank you for all you do to keep our city moving! Click here to see more photos from the visit.
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