Posts by Local589 Admin
Boston Union Honors Lynn Hero
Item Live | Thomas Grillo | July 24, 2017 LYNN — The Boston Carmen’s Union honored a passenger who intervened when a knife-wielding passenger stabbed an MBTA bus driver. Charles Rozopoulos was treated to a pizza party and awarded a black union jacket by the union Monday, the same one worn by T drivers.…
Read MoreLocal 589 Endorses Tom McGee for Mayor of Lynn
On Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017, please consider voting for Local 589’s endorsed candidate for Mayor of Lynn – Tom McGee. For more information, visit ww.mcgeeforlynn.com.
Read MoreNew Uniform Vendor Fair
Bus and subway operators, check out options for the new MBTA uniforms and tell us what you think. See the attached schedule.
Read MoreTake the #CottonSwabChallenge
Last week, Barry Norton asked for our help finding a bone marrow match for his son Joseph who was recently diagnosed with leukemia. He didn’t stop there. Barry has been talking to people all over and is already receiving some great support from his community. Mayor Burke, of Medford (Barry’s hometown) has pledged her support…
Read More9/3/22 – Latest Retirement Negotiations Update
We were in talks with management throughout the day yesterday until late in the evening and have received a commitment from the MBTA to continue negotiating next week over the previously mentioned retirement matters. We have made progress even as recently as late yesterday to mitigate the impact of recent arbitration proceedings, but our efforts…
Read MoreGet Out and Vote on September 6
Today, September 6, is Primary Election Day in Massachusetts. This is your chance to make your vote, and your voice heard. Click here for a list of candidates Local 589 has endorsed. Polls will be open from 7 am to 8 pm. Find your polling place at WhereDoIVoteMA.com. Elections impact everything from public transportation to…
Read MorePhotos from today’s event to send aid to Puerto Rico
Today, Local 589’s executive board joined with others this morning to help our brothers and sisters in Puerto Rico by donating needed supplies and a monetary gift. We’d like to thank the membership for making this kind of donation possible. We would also like to thank Joseph Cerbone, Patrick Hogan, Peggy LaPaglia, Jose Cruz, Miguel…
Read MoreLetter from ATU Int’l President Larry Hanley re: the Norton Family and Be the Match Program
Dear Brothers and Sisters, We are reaching out today, asking you to help one of our members, Barry Norton. Barry has been a member of the Boston Carmen’s Union for 13 years. On July 12, Barry’s 23 year-old son was tragically diagnosed with leukemia. Barry and his family have been doing everything they can to fight,…
Read MoreElection Results for Blue Line Barn Captain
Click on the image on the left to see results from the recent special election for MBTA Blue Line (RTL) barn captain.
Read MoreLocal 589 Endorses Paul Feeney for State Senate
On Tuesday, October 17, 2017, we urge all our members, their families, and friends, who live in the Bristol and Norfolk District to vote for our union brother Paul Feeney for State Senate. Paul has always stood with us so it’s our turn to stand with him by helping him get elected. Not to mention…
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