Posts by Local589 Admin
On MLK Jr. Day, ATU to honor the memory of International Secretary-Treasurer Oscar Owens
ATU International President John A. Costa released the following statement to mark this year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday: “This Monday, as people across the world honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., ATU will hold a memorial celebration of the life of our recently-departed International Secretary-Treasurer Oscar Owens. “Oscar was the most revered and beloved African…
Read MoreDarlene Lombos installed as the Greater Boston Labor Council’s new Exec. Secretary-Treasurer
Congrats to Darlene Lombos who was installed last night as the Greater Boston Labor Council’s new Exec. Secretary-Treasurer. Darlene takes the reins from Rich Rogers who was first elected 17 years ago in 2003. We wish Darlene all the best in her new position and to Rich on his well-earned retirement. Joining Darlene and Rich…
Read MoreRay Greaves Appointed ATU Int’l. VP
ATU New Jersey State Council Chair Raymond Greaves has been appointed by International President John A. Costa with approval by the ATU General Executive Board as an International Vice President. “Ray is a proven and well-respected leader who brings a wealth of experience, commitment and dedication not only at the ATU, but in the labor…
Read MoreMerry Christmas and Happy Holidays
Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all our riders, members, and their families. Special shoutout to our members working through the holidays away from family and friends. Thank you all for the great work you do! #Grateful #Thankful
Read MoreCongrats to New E-Board and Barn Captains!
Thank you to International ATU President John Costa for swearing in our new executive board and barn captains ─ and reminding us that we are ONE ATU! Please join us in congratulating all those who were sworn in last night as well as thank those who served. Click here to see photos from the swearing in…
Read MoreInt’l. ATU President to Swear in New E-Board and Barn Captains
Don’t miss TOMORROW’S (12/17) monthly union meeting at the BTU Hall as International ATU President John Costa swears in our newly elected executive board and barn captains. The morning session will start at 10:00 a.m. and the evening session at 8:00 p.m. Hope to see you there! In Solidarity, Executive BoardBoston Carmen’s Union, Local 589
Read MoreStatement from Boston Carmen’s Union President on MBTA’s Safety Review Report
“There’s nothing in this report that comes as a surprise to anyone who works for ─ and truly understands ─ the MBTA. Management has made decisions that have compromised safety for far too long. The Boston Carmen’s Union has raised concerns related to MBTA safety for years, both publicly and behind closed doors ─ about…
Read MoreFinal Election Results
Below are the results from today’s final election. Congrats to all those who ran. Win or lose, all our champions. Now we move forward as one union. #OneUnion #WeMoveMA
Read MoreMass. House Overrides Gov. Baker’s Janus Bill Veto
State House News Service | Michael P. Norton | September 18, 2019 Gov. Charlie Baker’s veto of a union-backed collective bargaining dues bill was easily overturned Wednesday in the House, as all but one Republican lawmaker deserted the governor and joined Democrats in backing the so-called Janus bill. Baker’s override did not trigger any debate…
Read MoreLocal 589 Responds to Red Line Derailment Report
In report released today, the MBTA cited a broken axle damaged by a ground ring as the cause of a June 11 Red Line derailment at the JFK/UMass stop. In response to the report, Local 589’s President Jimmy O’Brien issued the following statement that the MBTA should have invested more in personnel and testing before…
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