Posts by Local589 Admin
Photo with Endorsed Candidates
On Tuesday, August 14, 2012, Boston Carmen’s Union, ATU Local 589, President John Lee joined several endorsed candidates at the Quincy Center Burgin Parkway Etension Water Project. From left to right is Sheriff Mike Bellotti, City Councilor Brian Palmucci, State Rep. Tackey Chan, Senate Candidate Elizabeth Warren, President Lee, Mayor Tom Koch, and Local 589…
Read MoreAre you in?
Boston Carmen’s Union, Local 589 member Mark Flaherty is ‘IN’, are you? Mark is coordinating all political activities for the upcoming elections. If you can spare a couple hours of your time to volunteer for a pro-union candidate in your area, please call Mark today at (617) 899-9627. All members that volunteer will receive a…
Read MoreGet-Out-The-Vote Strategy Meeting.
Boston Carmen’s Union, Local 589, President John Lee seen here with ATU International Rep. Steve MacDougall, AFL-CIO President Steve Tolman, 589 Member Mark Flaherty and AFL-CIO Political & Legislative Coordinator Chrissy Long for a meeting on getting out the vote for pro-union candidates in the upcoming primary and general elections. If you can spare a…
Read MoreScholarship Winners Attend Meeting
Scholarship winners, Alejandro Miranda and Celia Yuen, along with their parents dropped by a recent regular meeting of the membership. Alejandro Miranda (son of Mauro Miranda – a Bennett Street Operator) will be attending Worcester Polytechnic Institute (W.P.I.) and Celia Yuen (daughter of Hong Yuen of the Cabot RTL Shops), will be attending the University of Chicago. While…
Read MoreOnsite Open Enrollment for Supplemental Benefits
Boston Carmen’s Union members will have the opportunity to participate in the union-sponsored supplemental benefits program September 5-21, 2012. You will have access to the following supplemental benefits: Accident Insurance – pays for injuries & treatments resulting from an accident Critical Illness Insurance – pays a lump sum benefit if you suffer from a critical…
Read MoreVolunteer for Rep. Keating
Rep. Bill Keating is running for re-election. In Bill we have a friend who understands and will fight for our issues. In order to ensure Bill can continue fighting for us, we need to get him re-elected on election day – Thursday, Sept. 6,2012. Click here to find opportunities for you to help Bill today. A couple house a…
Read MoreAnother Successful Golf Tournament!
Thank you to all our sponsors and players for making this year’s golf tournament on Friday, August 3rd such a tremendous success. We look forward to seeing you next year. Click here to see photos from the tournament.
Read MorePrimary Election Tomorrow!
Dear Local 589 Member: This email is an important reminder that tomorrow, Thursday September 6th is Election Day in Massachusetts. Because this is an unusual day for an election voter turnout will be low – so your vote will count even more! Polls will be open from 7 AM to 8 PM. You should have…
Read MoreElizabeth Warren Visits Local 589 Repairmen at Cabot Shop
After a morning of greeting voters at Broadway Station, U.S. Senate Candidate Elizabeth Warren wanted to meet the workers who keep the MBTA running. President John Lee and the Executive Board granted Elizabeth’s request bringing her, and State Representative Nick Collins, over to the Cabot Repair shop. Warren talked with local 589 members praising the…
Read MoreVideo: Which Side Are You On?
Below is a compilation of video and photos (courtesy John Clancy) from the ATU mobilization in Cleveland, Ohio. The song played along in the background is, “Which Side Are You On?,” written by Florence Reece. Reece was the wife of Sam Reece, a union organizer for the United Mine Workers in Harlan County, Kentucky. In…
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