Posts by Local589 Admin
Quick-Thinking Driver Protects Passengers, Helps Save Veteran’s Life
A potential disastrous situation onboard an MBTA bus was avoided Wednesday thanks to a quick-thinking driver and two Boston police officers. Around 12:30 p.m., the driver, Wilberto Colon—a 21-year veteran of the MBTA out of the Cabot Bus Garage—said the man came to front of the bus brandishing a hatchet and told him to stop…
Read MoreTax Information for 2015
Tax Information for 2015 2015 Union Dues ———————$936.00 2015 Union Assessments———–$65.00 __________ Total—————————————$1,001.00 Health Insurance Cost All deductions for your health insurance in 2015 were…
Read MoreThanks to All Who Made Our 2021 Golf Tournament a Success
Thank you to all our sponsors and players for making our 2021 Boston Carmen’s Union Annual Golf Tournament a huge success. Click here to see photos from the event. Congrats to first place winners Kevin Geraghty, Rob Toscano, Joe Consolo, and Jeff Medeiros who had shot a 61. Coming in second place was Lou Raymond,…
Read MoreMichael Dukakis encourages Charlie Baker to take a ride
Boston Herald | By Matt Stout | December 23, 2015 Michael Dukakis — who as a sweater-clad governor led the state and the MBTA through the historic Blizzard of 1978 — is offering a range of tips to Gov. Charlie Baker on how to cure the ailing transit agency’s woes, from getting strong leadership and…
Read MoreThe T’s haves and have-nots
Boston Globe | By Joan Vennochi December 17, 2015 TO FIX ITS aging infrastructure, the MBTA estimates it needs $7 billion. At the same time, the transit agency faces a $242 million deficit in next year’s operating budget. With an unbalanced balance sheet like that, every saved penny helps, right? But when those savings come via service…
Read MoreMailing from Transit Employees Health & Welfare Trust Fund
Hi Everyone, A lot of people have been asking about the mailing they received from the Transit Employees Health & Welfare Trust Fund last week. This paperwork is necessary for the fund to distribute benefits properly as many people’s beneficiaries have changed. Please fill out the forms and return them as soon as you can.…
Read MoreSpecial Assessment for Privatization Fight
We have received several calls about the $5 dollar special assessment to help fund our privatization fight (i.e., legal fees, pamphlets, etc.). It started on October 2nd and will continue until further notice. For questions, please contact the union hall.
Read MorePhotos: Local 589’s 2nd Annual Christmas Gala
An amazing time was had by the over 800 people that attended Local 589’s 2nd Annual Christmas Gala at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel. “It was a great night,” said Jimmy O’Brien, Local 589’s president. “On behalf of the executive board, we want to thank all our members, retirees, and friends who helped to make…
Read MoreLocal 589’s candidate takes on incumbent Mayor of Brockton.
Yesterday, Local 589’s endorsed candidate, Bill Carpenter, advanced past the preliminary to take on the incumbent Mayor in the final election for Mayor of Brockton. Speaking from his election night party at George’s Cafe, Carpenter said the results show people want a change at City Hall. “A two-term incumbent mayor could not get 50 percent…
Read MorePhone Banking for Boston’s next Mayor
Thank you to the Local 589 members pictured in this photo that participated in last night’s phone bank for Marty Walsh (from left to right, Mark Flaherty, Greg Sullivan, Pete Bradley, Bob Callahan and Jamie Bates). We have one week to go before the preliminary election on Sept. 24th. If you can spare some time between now…
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