Posts by Local589 Admin
Update on the Injunction Status
Dear Local 589 Member, In our 13c arbitration, the MBTA argued that the arbitrator does not have authority regarding a temporary restraining order (TRO) resulting in us having to go to court to seek an injunction for the TRO. However, in subsequent court proceedings, the MBTA attorneys reversed their position and made the argument that…
Read MoreAction on the Money Room
Brothers and Sisters, By now, most of you have already seen the news. The MBTA’s Fiscal and Management Control Board rushed a decision to privatize today, taking a 4-0 vote to allow Acting General Manager Brian Shortsleeve to enter into contract negotiations with Brink’s to take over Money Room operations. It is clear that this…
Read MoreWe’re Not Backing Down From This Fight!
Brothers and Sisters, Seven members of the Executive Board were arrested this morning as they blocked the Money Room trucks from trying to leave. President Jimmy O’Brien; Assistant Secretary Joe Cerbone; Allen Lee, Delegate, Division 1; Larry Kelly, Delegate, RTL/AFC; Patrick Hogan, Delegate, Division 3; Mike Keller, Delegate, Equipment Maintenance; and John Hunt, Delegate, Engineering…
Read MoreStatement: Boston Carmen’s Union Pickets, Shuts Down MBTA Money Room
The Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589, facing a vote to privatize their work at the MBTA Money Room today, took a stand against the outsourcing of their work to a private company. Members of the Executive Board, joined by fellow MBTA Union leaders and members, formed a picket line at the Money Room in Charlestown,…
Read MoreMedia Coverage: Local 589 Fights Moves to Privatize Money Room
Below is some recent media coverage as Local 589 fights against the MBTA’s move to privatize the money room. Union promises fight as MBTA moves to privatize cash-counting jobs Boston Globe | By Nicole Dungca | October 5, 2016 The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is poised to privatize dozens of jobs in its cash-counting…
Read MoreGov. Baker Says Operator Did Not Follow Protocol During Orange Line Emergency
CBS | October 27, 2016 6:05 PM BOSTON (CBS) – There are new questions about the safety of the MBTA after passengers kicked out windows to escape a smoky Orange Line train Wednesday afternoon. Governor Charlie Baker says it was more chaotic because of what the operator did but union members say he is a…
Read MoreMBTA trolley operator assaulted by man in Halloween mask, officials say
Fox 25 | Oct 30, 2016 – 12:30 PM BOSTON – An MBTA employee was attacked at the Cedar Grove Station late Saturday night by a man wearing a Halloween mask and costume, according to transit officials. The MBTA said a 45-year-old trolley operator was assaulted on the Mattapan line at the Cedar Grove Station…
Read MoreChristmas Gala fast approaching and tickets are going quickly.
Local 589’s 3rd Annual Christmas Gala is fast approaching and tickets are going quickly. Join us in celebrating the Holiday Season on Saturday, Dec, 17, 2016, at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel, 50 Park Plaza, Arlington Street in Boston, MA. Cocktail hour from 6-7pm, followed by dinner, and then entertainment and dancing. Tickets are $30.00…
Read MoreHelp MBTA Transit Police ID This Person Of Interest For Assault On MBTA Employee
If you know the whereabouts or identity of this individual please contact the MBTA Transit Police’s Criminal Investigations Unit at 617-222-1050. The subject depicted within is wanted for questioning relative to an assault and battery on an MBTA employee on board a bus at the intersection of Talbot Avenue and Colonial Avenue in Dorchester on…
Read MoreGeneral Election – Monday, Dec. 5, 2016
A sample ballot for Local 589’s general election on Monday, Dec. 5, 2016, is now available. Click on the image on the right to increase the size. The election is being held at the Boston Teacher’s Union, 180 Mt. Vernon Street, Dorchester, MA. Voting is available during the hour of 9:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M.
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