Posts by Local589 Admin
Letter from RTL Delegate Larry Kelly
Dear Union Brothers and Sisters, As we look forward to the upcoming holiday season, I need to take a minute to pass on a few thoughts. Unfortunately, over the past few weeks there have been a number of issues related to “bypass and clearance” incidents along with other problems related to radios and SPTO concerns.…
Read MoreSen. Warren and President Lee
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, while at the AFL-CIO Executive Board Meeting, takes a moment to thank President John Lee for the help that she received from all the ATU Locals across Massachusetts during her campaign.
Read MoreAnnual Christmas Party
You are cordially invite to the Boston Carmen’s Union Annual Christmas Party Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at the Boston Teachers Hall, 180 Mount Vernon St. Dorchester, Mass. Join us for fun, food, music and drink after the monthly union meeting at 8 p.m. In this season of giving, the Executive Board of Local 589 requests of all attendees…
Read MoreMBTA Drivers Face String Of Assaults
By Christina Hager | WBZ-TV | October 18, 2012 BOSTON (CBS) – MBTA police are looking for a man who punched a bus driver at 5:40 Thursday morning. Chief Joseph O’Connor says the man wanted the driver to let him out in a spot that was not an actual bus stop. When the driver refused,…
Read MoreJim Evers Wins Financial Secretary-Treasurer’s Election
The results are in from the April 2nd Special Election for Local 589 Financial Secretary-Treasurer. Jim Evers was elected by the membership of the Boston Carmen’s Union ATU to fill the position of Financial Secretary-Treasure with 492 votes to Paul Eid’s 421 votes. Local 589 President/Business Agent John Lee congratulated Brother Evers on behalf…
Read MoreVolunteers & Sponsors Make Golf Tournament A Success
The Boston Carmen’s Union would like to thank the following sponsors and volunteers for making their annual golf tournament such a success: Platinum Sponsors: National Group Protection MBTA Retirement Fund
Read MoreRally to Defend Collective Bargaining!
WHEN: Monday, April 25, 2011 & Friday April 29, 2011 WHERE: State House, Boston TIME: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm The purpose of this rally is for you to lobby your state senator and state representative, and to ask them to support “Bills” that protect your unions right to Collectively Bargain.
Read MoreJudge Rules Against Lawsuit; Union to Appeal
Union Attorney Paul Hynes briefs members on lawsuit decision made by Judge Linda E. Giles and the Union’s ability to appeal the ruling. Click here for full decision Click here for article in the Boston Globe regarding the issue.
Read MoreSpecial Election for State Representative – 10th Middlesex District
Dear Brothers and Sisters of the 10th Middlesex District: The Membership of the Boston Carmen’s Union, Local 589 has endorsed the candidacy of John Lawn for State Representative of 10th Middlesex District. The Carmen’s Union feels
Read More2011 Scholarship Winners!
Dear Brothers and Sisters: The following people have been awarded the 2011 Boston Carmen’s Union Scholarships for $1,000.00. We would like to offer our congratulations on the dedication and hard work that they have exhibited throughout their high school years and we wish them the very best in their college pursuits.
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