Posts by Local589 Admin
Keeping Our Buses and Trains Running Smoothly For Our Riders
Last night, crews connected and installed two new pieces of rail on the MBTA RedLine near JFK/UMass station. Another great example of our members always ready to make the repairs needed to keep our buses and trains running smoothly for our riders. More photos like this can be seen on our Twitter and Facebook accounts.
Read MoreMan Spits on T Bus Operator
On Monday, February 15, 2016, at approximately 5:50 PM, the subject depicted within spat on an MBTA Bus Operator near Central Square in Lynn. The incident occurred onboard an MBTA Bus # 871, Route # 442. If you know the whereabouts or identity of this individual please contact our Criminal Investigations Unit at 617-222-1050. If you…
Read MoreThis study says Boston is the third best city in the U.S. for public transit
Boston Globe | By Kristin Toussaint | Feb. 23, 2016 MBTA riders gripe about the T often—like, really often—but apparently Boston is the third best city in the country for public transportation, at least according to a new study by finance technology site SmartAsset, which is based out of New York City. SmartAsset looked at…
Read MoreUnion Meeting – Tuesday, January 19, 2016
The regular Meeting of the Membership will be held on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at the Boston Teachers Union Hall, 180 Mount Vernon St., Dorchester, MA (Behind the State Police Station near Columbia Rd. and Morrissey Blvd.) accessible by the Red Line. The regular order of business will be transacted. The morning session will start…
Read MoreMBTA Union And Baker’s T Managers Agree On At Least One Thing: Leave Policy Is A Mess
WGBH | By Mike Deehan | January 8, 2016 One of the many problems the MBTA is trying to solve is the misuse and mismanagement of a critical leave program that’s lead to rampant cost overruns for the agency. Absenteeism among MBTA workers was one of the factors T managers cited to explain last winter’s…
Read MoreRight Behind Us: The T’s Failures Are Catching Up
BC Heights | By Matthew BeDugnis | November 1, 2015 “Attention, this train is disabled and being taken out of service. There’s service right behind us.” These disturbingly common words came over the PA system on one of my daily trips down Commonwealth Ave. this week. What was uncommon, however, was the fatigue with which…
Read MoreElection Day Volunteers Needed To Help Rep. Mike Brady
We are looking for members to volunteer their time on Election Day (11/3) to help Rep. Mike Brady who is seeking to succeed the late Sen. Tom Kennedy. If you can help, meet us at 7 a.m. on 11/3 at the Brockton FireFighters Union (80 Perkins Ave, Brockton, MA 02302). Any time you can volunteer…
Read More2nd Annual Christmas Gala
Please join us on Saturday, December 19, 2015 for Local 589’s 2nd Annual Christmas Gala. Cocktail hour is from 6-7 p.m. and dinner starts at 7 p.m. with entertainment and dancing to follow. This year’s gala is taking place at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel, 50 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116. If you would like to…
Read MoreMike Brady for State Senate
Tonight, members of Local 589 attended a fundraiser for Democratic Rep. Michael Brady who is one of the candidates looking to succeed the late Sen. Tom Kennedy. Apart from being a former Teamsters truck driver and long supporter of unions, Mike was the only representative out of 154 to oppose the three-year repeal of the…
Read MoreEducating T Riders about the Dangers of Privatization
Wednesday night, members of of the executive board along with Local 589 members, members of other MBTA unions, various community groups, and T riders joined together outside South Station, Downtown Crossing, and Park Street T stations to educate riders about the dangers of privatization. Over 10,000 pamphlets were handed out to riders to let them know…
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