Posts by Local589 Admin
MBTA Bus Drivers have an Outstanding Safety Record.
Click here to see an ad that is going in tomorrow’s edition of the Boston Metro about how the safety record of MBTA bus drivers continues to improve year after year.
Read MoreRally for Wisconsin Workers
Join the Mass. AFL-CIO, GREATER BOSTON LABOR COUNCIL, and Other Leading Labor Organizations as we show solidarity with our union brothers and sisters in Wisconsin. Tuesday February 22nd 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM at the Massachusetts State House on Beacon Hill in Boston
Read MoreMBTA Chief Honors Sister Sims
Today, Sister Pauline Sims was awarded a Commendation from MBTA Police Chief Paul MacMillian for her actions in stopping the robbery of a blind man. In the commendation, the Chief said, “The quick actions shown by CSA Pauline Sims personify her dedication and loyalty to the MBTA. Her quick and effective actions resulted in
Read MoreFinal Election Results – Local 589
President/B.A.: John Keller – 750 John Lee – 1403 (Winner) Delegate Division I: James Bradley – 284 Terry Reed – 494 (Winner)
Read MoreWe Are One!
On Thursday, August 4, 2011, Boston Carmen’s Union Vice-President James O’Brien along with Barn Captains Tommy Shea and John Hunt joined their union brothers and sisters from IBEW and CWA who are on strike against Verizon.
Read MorePassenger assaults bus driver
BOSTON (FOX 25 / MyFoxBoston.com) – A Boston woman was arrested for interfering with public transportation. Natacha Andre, 36, was taken into custody yesterday after police say she assaulted the bus driver behind the wheel of the MBTA bus on Route 31 from Mattapan to Forest Hills. According to police, Andre failed to pay her…
Read MorePrimary Election Results
Vice-President/Assistant B.A. – Exec. Board: Frank Cambell – 78 Karen Maxwell – 325 John Murray – 343 James O’Brien – 972
Read MorePresident MacDougall Defends MBTA Worker
“Faced with an aggressive and threatening disgruntled rider confronting her twice within a few minutes, this female CSA responded appropriately to defend her safety and well being.” “Action taken against this worker by the MBTA is unwarranted. The Boston Carmen’s Union stands with our member and will do everything necessary to protect this member’s rights…
Read MoreVideo Shows Disgruntled Rider Targeting MBTA Worker
Rider Initiated An Earlier Confrontation With Same Customer Service T Worker Boston, MA – Video released by the Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589 shows a disgruntled commuter rail passenger targeting a MBTA worker prior to a confrontation at the Back Bay Train station. The passenger told the MBTA and media outlets that he took out…
Read MoreJohn Lee congratulates Rep. Lynch
Rep. Stephen Lynch (right) shakes hands with John Lee, vice president of Boston Carmen’s Union (Local 589 A.T.U.), at his victory party at Phillips Candy House.
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