Posts by Local589 Admin
ATU’s 2018 Basketball Tournament
Local 589 would like to put a team together to compete in the ATU’s 2018 Basketball Tournament. If you would like to join this team and represent Local 589, tryouts are at Orchard Gardens Boys & Girls Club on April 4 from 7pm to 9pm. For more information, please contact Delegate Allen Lee at (617)…
Read MorePledge to Stay Union Strong and Proud!
Later this year, the Supreme Court will make a decision on the Janus v AFSCMEcase, that decision could be a significant next step toward dismantling and weakening public sector unions in this country. But it doesn’t have to be that way. The Supreme Court is expected to rule in favor of Janus, and against Unions. But it’s not their…
Read MoreCong. Capuano Visits With E-Board
Today, Congressman Mike Capuano stopped by the Boston Carmen’s Union Hall to meet with the executive board. We appreciate all Mike has done and continues to do when it comes to fighting for increased federal funding for the MBTA and against privatization. Working people and families have a strong union friend, advocate and supporter in…
Read MoreHelping Those Impacted by the Merrimack Valley Gas Explosions
Thank you to our members who provided transportation to residents and emergency personnel following the gas explosions and fires that rocked Lawrence, North Andover and Andover. The day of the explosions, which was caused by as over-pressurized gas main, our members helped displaced people to shelters and hotels, as well as fireman to get some…
Read MoreAnother Successful Golf Tournament
Thank you to all our sponsors and players for making last Friday’s Boston Carmen’s Union’s 2018 Annual Golf Tournament a huge success. As usual, a great day was had by all that attended. The tournament provides union brothers and sisters the opportunity to have fun while building up Local 589’s COPE (Committee on Political Education)…
Read MoreLabor-Management Relations Courses at the Labor Guild
Only a couple more weeks to sign up for some great labor-management relations courses at The Labor Guild. Classes start September 10th. Sign up and pay for the courses ($125), then submit your receipt to the union hall for reimbursement. Click here to learn more.
Read MorePress Coverage from T Payroll Lawsuit
For those who may have missed it, below are some of the articles written about the lawsuit we filed against the MBTA for a range of payroll issues, including failing to pay our members on time and for work performed, as well as miscalculating overtime since the implementation of a new payroll system back in July…
Read MoreLocal 589 Sues MBTA for Payroll System Failures
*PRESS RELEASE* Media Contact: Cayenne Isaksen 617-646-1028 | cisaksen@oneillandassoc.com BOSTON CARMEN’S UNION FILES CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST MBTA FOR DAMAGES DUE TO REPEATED PAYROLL SYSTEM FAILURES August 8, 2018 – The Boston Carmen’s Union filed a Class Action Lawsuit in Suffolk Superior Court Tuesday afternoon against the MBTA on behalf of its members, MBTA employees who have suffered…
Read MoreRecipient of 2018 ATU Tommy Clement Memorial Scholarship Announced
Proud to announce the recipient of this year’s 2018 ATU Tommy Clement Memorial Scholarship, in the amount of $8,000, is Luis R. Ortiz, son of our union brother Miguel A. Ortiz (Roving Stockman). The 2018 scholarships are in remembrance of the man who led the fight in Canada to provide health insurance for all. Thomas…
Read MoreThank you to our members who volunteered for Officer Chesna’s wake and funeral
Thank you to our members who volunteered to provide transportation for Weymouth Police Officer Michael Chesna’s wake and funeral. For those interested, a fund has been set up for his wife and two young children. Checks should be made out to the “OFFICER MICHAEL CHESNA FAMILY FUND,” and then mailed to / dropped off at…
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