Posts by Local589 Admin
Winter 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 MoreRicher Than You’ll Ever Be
We are not perfect. Nobody is. But, the heart of the ATU is the belief that we are stronger together than apart. That’s a value. We value people over profits and care about our larger family: the Union. Easy for me to say. As one year ends and another begins, I want to salute the…
Read MoreCarmen’s Union Criticizes MBTA Over Dismissal of Assaulted Driver
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release Contact James O’Brien Email: jobrien@carmensunion.org Phone: (617) 835-0678 Carmen’s Union Criticizes MBTA Over Dismissal of Assaulted Driver Delayed Installation of Operator Protections a Problem, as Assaults on Drivers Continue Boston, Mass. December 26th, 2014 — Despite continued and escalating unprovoked assaults on local bus drivers, the MBTA has failed to take…
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 MoreFirst Annual Christmas Gala
An amazing time was had by the over 450 people that attended tonight’s Boston Carmen’s Union’s First Annual Christmas Gala at the Boston Renaissance Waterfront Hotel. Click here to see photos from the night’s event on our Facebook page. If you are not following our Facebook page, please do.
Read MoreMBTA Police Chief: ‘No Credible Threat’ Against Boston Public Transit
By Chris Caesar Boston.com Staff September 25, 2014 7:33 PM Officials in New England are weighing in on a recent threat from the Islamic State group claiming it was planning attacks targeting subway systems in New York City and Paris. “There is no information that either the MBTA or Boston is a specific subject of…
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 MoreRoxbury driver dies after hitting MBTA bus in Randolph
Boston Globe | By Nicholas Jacques | January 26, 2014 A 24-year-old Roxbury man died Sunday after crashing his vehicle into the back of a stopped MBTA bus in Randolph, MBTA Transit Police said. Nine passengers aboard the bus were hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries, the T said in a statement. According to officials, the…
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