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Transit Employee Appreciation Day
Today is Transit Employee Appreciation Day. In honor of the hard work our members do all year, and especially through COVID-19, we’d like to share our appreciation in this video dedicated to you. Enjoy!
Read MoreSenate confirms Boston Mayor Marty Walsh to lead Labor Department
Congrats to Mayor Marty Walsh who was confirmed as Secretary of Labor! Thank you Marty for your unwavering support for transit workers and public transportation. We look forward to your leadership at the Labor Department. Walsh will be tasked with implementing the Biden administration’s agenda at the department, which includes stricter workplace safety enforcement and…
Read More2020 Political Endorsements
Below are the candidates Local 589 has endorsed for the state general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. All members, retirees, and their families are encouraged to support Local 589’s endorsed candidates. Click here if you are unsure where to vote. President/Vice President: Joe Biden/Kamala Harris United States Senate: Ed Markey Massachusetts Senate: Anne Gobi, Worcester,…
Read MoreImportant Local 589 Arbitration Update
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Yesterday, we had our first meeting with an arbitrator to ask for an emergency injunction to stop how the MBTA conducts roster picking. We had two full days of testimony this week and may meet again in the future. We understand the implementation of roster picking and the delayed rollout of…
Read MoreSupporting our Endorsed Candidates
Over the last few months, Local 589 members have been holding signs for our endorsed candidates. In this photo, Local 589 President Jim Evers, Rapid Transit/AFC Delegate Roudy Jean, and Barn Captain Bob Barclay we’re in Rockland yesterday holding signs for Emmanuel Dockter for State Representative. Click here to see some other photos from yesterday.…
Read MoreElection Day Sign Holders Needed
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Tomorrow is Election Day and several of our endorsed candidates could use some sign holders at the polls throughout the day. Rep. Tram Nguyen, Eighteenth Essex District (Andover, Boxford, North Andover, and Tewksbury). Click here to sign up for a shift to hold a sign. Rep. Dave Robertson, Nineteenth Middlesex District (Tewksbury, Wilmington). Below are the…
Read MoreMBTA Outlines Plan for Widespread Service Cuts in 2021
“It is the same old song of MBTA officials pushing austerity, rather than daring to ask the wealthy to pay their fair share, despite the strong public support for new revenues that will ensure high quality, affordable, safe public transportation,” said Jim Evers, president of the Boston Carmen’s Union that represents thousands of T employees,…
Read MoreRallies to Protect OUR Work and Protest Draconian Service Cuts
As you have probably heard on TV or read in the news, starting next spring and summer, the MBTA has plans to eliminate commuter rail service on weekends and after 9 p.m. on weeknights, cease running all ferries, scrap 25 bus routes, and halt subways and buses at midnight, cut streetcar service through Mission Hill, and…
Read MoreDon’t Miss This Thursday’s (11/19) Rally
Dear Brothers and Sisters, We’re speaking up and rolling out to oppose deep service cuts and layoffs at the MBTA. All Local 589 members, who are not working, and retirees are strongly encouraged to attend this Thursday’s (11/19) rally at 10 a.m. on foot, car, bike, or online. Cars and bikes: Gather at 10 a.m. on Summer…
Read MoreNew Local 589 Mobile App & Portal
Dear Members, In 2019, the Local 589 Executive Board commissioned the development of a custom software platform aimed at enhancing connectivity between Members, Union Officers, and Delegates. The primary effort centered around the creation of a Mobile App containing content specifically designed for Local 589’s Active Members. Mobile App features are also accessible through an online Members Portal conveniently…
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