Posts by Local589 Admin
Rumors of Members Testing Positive for COVID-19
Brothers and Sisters, Please know that we will inform the membership if we hear of any of our members testing positive for the coronavirus/COVID-19. We know there are some rumors kicking around. But as of right now, the executive board has not been notified of any threat to any of our members. If you have…
Read MoreTuesday’s (3/17) Union Meeting Is Canceled
Brothers and Sisters, As you may know, the Centers For Disease Control (CDC) as well as state public health authorities are encouraging all organizations to refrain from large gatherings in an effort to slow down the spread of COVID-19. As a result, and in an abundance of caution, Tuesday’s (3/17) union meeting is canceled. Please…
Read MoreAs Essential Personnel, We Have An Incredible Responsibility
Brothers and Sisters, We know this is a difficult time for everyone. And, we know you are frustrated. As operators and repairers of our state’s public transportation system, we remain essential personnel tasked with the incredible responsibility of getting employees to work and home each day. The executive board has been working closely with management…
Read MoreNot All Super Heroes Wear Capes
Our union sister Maria Gradozzi proves that not all super heroes wear capes. Last night, on her way back to the Lynn Garage she spotted a burning house at the intersection of Boston and Moulton streets. After rushing up to the second floor and deploying her fire extinguisher, Gradozzi, who has worked for the T…
Read MoreUpdate on Efforts to Fight COVID-19
Dear Brothers and Sisters, We would like to update you on efforts to fight Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). As you may be aware, cases of COVID-19 are present through much of the United States, including Massachusetts and Metropolitan Boston. First, we want to stress the importance of taking care of yourself by practicing basic habits…
Read MoreFMCB Meeting Change
ATTENTION MEMBERS: Monday’s (3/9) MBTA Fiscal and Management Control Board (FMCB) meeting will not include the request for proposal (RFP) on our express bus routes. It’s been postponed to March 23. Please mark your calendars.
Read MoreEvers Appointed to MA AFL-CIO Executive Council
This morning, our own Local 589 President James Evers and new Greater Boston Labor Council (GBLC) Executive Secretary-Treasurer Darlene Lombos were sworn in as vice presidents of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO’s Executive Council. Please join us in congratulating them. #Solidarity #FiredUp
Read MoreTransportation Bond Bill
Today, Local 589 President James Evers along with other members of the executive board attended today’s hearing on the transportation bond bill (H 4397). In submitted testimony, Evers said the Boston Carmen’s Union wholeheartedly supports this bill to authorize bonds to help rehabilitate and expand mass transit. However, he cautioned the committee to steer clear…
Read MoreMoment of Silence for Sanyi Tomorrow (2/21) at 11 AM
Tomorrow (2/21) at 11 AM, all bus and rail operators are invited to join the executive board in a moment of silence for our fallen union sister Sanyi “Keni” Harris. As a reminder, wake and funeral arrangements for Sanyi are as follows: VISITATION:Friday, February 21, 202010:00 AM to 11:00 AMMorning Star Baptist Church1257 Blue Hill…
Read MoreWake and Funeral Arrangements for Sanyi Kenitra Harris
VISITATION:Friday, February 21, 202010:00 AM to 11:00 AMMorning Star Baptist Church1257 Blue Hill AvenueMattapan, MA 02126 FUNERAL SERVICE:Friday, February 21, 202011:00 AMMorning Star Baptist Church1257 Blue Hill AvenueMattapan, MA 02126 INTERMENT:Friday, February 21, 20201:00 PMOak Lawn Cemetery427 Cummins HighwayRoslindale, MA 02131 To send flowers to Sanyi’s family, please visit the funeral home’s floral section.
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