Posts by Local589 Admin
Letters To Editor: T pension fund on track
Boston Herald | Monday, May 09, 2016 The Herald reports that the MBTA Retirement Fund “discloses virtually no other info on a regular basis” than its annual reports (“Auditor ‘had to start from scratch’ on delayed T pension 2015 report,” April 25). The Boston Carmen’s Union has advocated that more information be made public. In…
Read MoreFare evader arrested in assault of MBTA driver
Boston Metro | April 25, 2016 A man refusing to pay his fare spit on an MBTA bus driver before leading police on a lengthy pursuit, cops said. Jorge Diaz-Vasquez, 44, of Boston, boarded a bus at about 6:45 p.m. on Sunday, but refused to pay his way, according to authorities. When the driver tried…
Read MoreMBTA ranks third best for transit agencies in national survey
WCVB | Apr 24, 2016 BOSTON —A new national survey is giving the MBTA high marks when it comes to residents getting to work. Researchers at All-Transit used numbers from 805 transit agencies and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to gauge how easy it is to catch a bus or train to get…
Read More2016 Boston Carmen’s Union Scholarship Winners
Dear brothers and sisters, The following people have been awarded the 2016 Boston Carmen’s Union Scholarships for $2,000: Kori Garland — daughter of Bridget Garland, a track laborer of E.E. & M. Kevin Richardson — son of Randolph Richardson, a trackman of E.E. & M. Ryan Nee — son of Timothy Nee, a train starter…
Read MoreStanding with our brothers and sisters at IBEW
Today, member of Local 589’s Executive Board were proud to stand with our brothers and sisters at IBEW, who are advocating to ensure they get dignity on the job and wages and benefits that help them support their families.
Read MoreBoston Marathon TV Ad: We’ll Get You There!
Whether you’re running in the Boston Marathon or watching from the sidelines, we’ll get you there! #RidersFirst
Read MoreLocal 589 Salutes Operators on Transit Driver Appreciation Day
Today is Transit Driver Appreciation Day, and Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589, of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), salutes MBTA bus and subway drivers (transit operators) not only for the vital service they perform, but for the many extra acts of help and kindness they perform every day. “The members of the Boston Carmen’s Union…
Read MoreHelping Out Rosie’s Place
Yesterday, Local 589’s executive board made a food donation to Rosie’s Place. To the right is a photo of the board with Marty Wengert, Rosie’s Place volunteer services director.
Read MoreMBTA slashes worker overtime spending, absence
Boston Globe | By Matt Rocheleau | March 14, 2016 The MBTA has significantly reduced employee overtime spending and absenteeism so far this year, leading to fewer canceled trips for riders, according to data the agency released Monday. The T spent an average of about $119,000 per day on worker overtime costs during the first…
Read MoreFTI Consulting’s Audit Report
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Retirement Fund (MBTARF) today released FTI Consulting’s Audit Report assessing the MBTARF related to the report’s Annual Reports for the calendar years 2011, 2012, and 2013. The Independent Audit refutes previous allegations, showing that they were unsupported and unsubstantiated. James O’Brien, President of the Boston Carmen’s Union, Local 589 and MBTARF Board…
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