Posts by Local589 Admin
2019 Political Endorsements
Today (11/5) is Election Day in Massachusetts. All members, retirees, and their families are encouraged to support the pro-union, pro-working family candidates Local 589 has endorsed below. If you are unsure where to vote, click here. If you are not registered to vote, click here. Boston: Andrea Campbell – Boston City Council, District 4 Annissa Essabibi-George – Boston…
Read MoreLast Call for Electronic Picking Training
Attention Charlestown and Bennett Operators This is the last call for electronic picking training. Electronic picking for Charlestown and Bennett will begin Friday 11/8. We have EXTENDED coached training at Charlestown Lobby to Wednesday, Nov. 6 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. If you would like to train on your own, please complete your training…
Read MoreImportant Election Information
Dear 589 Family, We understand election time can be confusing with so many people campaigning. That is why we wanted to provide you with information about the upcoming elections, including who you can vote for as well as when and where you can vote. Important Dates: Nominations: Monday, November 4, 2019, from 9am till 9pm at the Boston Carmen’s…
Read MoreATU Mourns the Passing of International Secretary-Treasurer Oscar Owens
Yesterday, the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) lost a revered leader and tireless activist with the passing of International Secretary-Treasurer Oscar Owens after a brief illness. Devoting more than 53 years of his life to the ATU, Owens maintained a fierce desire to continue serving the ATU up until his death. He leaves behind an extraordinary legacy…
Read MoreNomination of General Officers / Executive Board Members and Barn Captains
2019 MBTA Bus Roadeo
Join us in congratulating all our union brothers and sisters who competed in today’s 2019 MBTA Bus Roadeo — especially seven-time champion Willis Rose who took first place. This year was one of the biggest turnouts in awhile with 49 competitors in all. #WeMoveMA #589Pride Thanks to Jordan King for the photo.
Read MoreNew Members
Assistant Secretary Marcus Talyor and Barn Captain Scott Page welcomed 13 new brothers and sisters at Green Line Riverside to our union. “The labor movement did not diminish the strength of the nation but enlarged it. By raising the living standards of millions, labor miraculously created a market for industry and lifted the whole nation…
Read More59th Annual ATU International Convention
Local 589’s Delegates seen here with International ATU President John Costa at the 59th Annual ATU International Convention in Las Vegas, NV. Click here to see a recap video on Facebook that was produced by our International ATU. #OneATU #UnionStrong
Read MoreRail Rodeo
Congratulations to Green Line Motorman Joe Lynch on his first place win in today’s rail rodeo. Joe will be representing the MBTA and Local 589 at the international rail rodeo in San Francisco next summer. In addition to Joe, Rohan Surujbally and Brian McDonough came in second and third place. Great job by everyone who…
Read MoreResults From Today’s Primary Election
Results from today’s primary election. Congrats to all those who ran. Win or lose, all our champions. Mark your calendars for the general election on Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, from 9am to 9pm at the Boston Teachers Union Hall.
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