Posts by Local589 Admin
Another Successful Golf Tournament
Thank you to all our sponsors and players for making last Friday’s annual golf tournament at Brookmeadow Country Club in Canton a huge success. As usual, a great day was had by all that attended. The tournament provides union brothers and sisters the opportunity to have fun while building up Local 589’s COPE (Committee on…
Read MoreGov. Maura Healey Appoints Phillip Eng as New MBTA General Manager
The MBTA will soon welcome a fresh face to its team as Phillip Eng comes out of retirement to serve as the agency’s next general manager. Gov. Maura Healey, Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll and Transportation Secretary Gina Fiandaca announced Monday that they would appoint Eng to the role, which has been filled by Interim General…
Read MoreElection Day Is Two Days Away
With two days left before Election Day, members of Local 589 were out again today supporting one of our endorsed candidates—State Representative Jessica Giannino for reelection. On Nov. 8, please support our endorsed candidates who are pro-labor and pro-transit.
Read MoreCongrats to Rail Rodeo Winners
Congratulations to the winners as well as all those who competed in today’s Rail Rodeo at Riverside Yard. Click here to see more photos.
Read MoreMaura Healey Is Our New Governor
Congratulations to our friend and new Massachusetts Governor-elect Maura Healey. We look forward to working with you and Lt. Governor-elect Driscoll to help working families during these challenging economic times, protect the rights of workers to organize/collectively bargain, and invest in a robust public transit system for the Commonwealth. Thank you to all our members…
Read MoreToday is Election Day!
Today (11/8) is Election Day and polls are open from 7am to 8pm. Please support our pro-union, pro-transit endorsed candidates, especially Diana DiZoglio for state auditor. Her race is an important one for our union as the state auditor is charged with evaluating privatization proposals. Unlike her Republican opponent, Diana supports the Taxpayer Protection Act (also known…
Read More11/11/22 – Latest Retirement Negotiations Update
Brothers and Sisters, As many are aware, Local 589 is currently involved in active and ongoing negotiations with MBTA management over the Pension plan. These discussions and meetings have taken place regularly and the process is continually progressing. The memo of interpretation is an agreement that has already been reached by the parties and remains…
Read MoreOnly Those From Division 3 Vote Tomorrow (11/21)
There is only one race on the ballot (see below) tomorrow and it’s for Division 3 Delegate. This means only people from Division 3 can vote. Retirees are also not able to vote. Voting is at the Boston Teachers Union Hall, 180 Mt. Vernon St., Dorchester, MA (near the JFK MBTA Station on the Red Line). Voting hours are 9:00 AM…
Read MorePrimary Election Results
Results from today’s primary election for Division 3 Delegate. Thank you to all that came out to vote.
Read MoreSample Ballots Available for Monday’s (12/5) Final Election
Click here to view sample ballots for Monday’s (12/5) Final Election. Voting is at the Boston Teachers Union Hall (180 Mt. Vernon St., Dorchester, MA) from 9am to 9pm. Identification will be required to vote. Please make a plan to vote.
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