Posts by Local589 Admin
Merry 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 MoreCelebrating Women’s History Month
Carmen’s Local 589 is proud to promote the diversity of our workforce year-round, but this month, we’d like to acknowledge the contributions and achievements of our union sisters especially. Just like Rosie the Riveter, the women of Carmen’s Local 589 step up and get the job done when duty calls, and we’re proud to support…
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 More2021 Supplemental Benefits Enrollment Schedule
Brothers and Sisters, On September 8th 2021, National Group Protection (NGP) will be at garages to sign up for short term disability. NGP is the onlyshort term disability company that is endorsed by Local 589. Please be careful about other company’s that want you to meet them at a Dunkin Donut‘s to give them a check…
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 MoreWarrant issued in MBTA bus driver assault
Transit police detectives have received an arrest warrant for a 32-year-old man accused of assaulting an MBTA operator while he was driving a bus in Chelsea. Douglas Bergeron is charged with assault and battery on a public employee and interfering with public transportation for his alleged role in the Sunday night incident. Investigators were called…
Read MoreBoston Globe: Why the union-bashing?
Boston Globe | By Joan Vennochi | OCTOBER 17, 2013 AFTER LAST April’s Marathon bombings, Bostonians love their first responders — at least until a state arbitrator awards a pay raise to Boston police that would begin to bring their salaries in line with those of Boston firefighters. Like magic, that turns our beloved law…
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