Posts by Local589 Admin
Video: Pyrotechnics preceded June derailment
Commonwealth Magazine | Andy Metzger | July 3, 2019 A VIDEO OF the Red Line derailment on June 11 from the vantage point of the JFK/UMass Station shows the Braintree-bound train coming into view around a slight curve when a big flash occurs toward the rear of the train. The Boston Carmen’s Union put some of…
Read MoreKindness Begets Kindness
We get a lot of positive tweets on Twitter. Below is one from a nice lady on Facebook. Just another example of the many acts of kindness the men and women of Local 589 carry out each and every day on the MBTA. Hats off to our union brother for his act of kindness and to Laura…
Read MoreUpdate about Friday’s court proceedings re: arbitration award.
Brothers & Sisters, Just a quick update about Friday’s court proceedings regarding the MBTA’s appeal of our arbitration award. Judge Troy presided and heard the T attorneys basically argue that the judge should rule that the T can and should be allowed to continue our migration into the GIC, while the T presented future evidence…
Read MoreStarving MBTA will stunt Boston’s growth
Boston Globe | Paul McMorrow | Oct. 8, 2013 Boston is growing at a pace not seen in the better part of a century. The city now has more residents than it has at any point since the 1970s, and has arrived at the renaissance moment city leaders have been chasing for 60 years. There’s no…
Read MoreVault Agent Job at MBTA
There is a job opening for a vault agent at the MBTA that is affiliated with our union. For more information or to apply for this position, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mbta/jobs/2571291/vault-agent. Please share with those who may be interested in applying for it.
Read More1919 Boston Police Strike
On September 9, 1919, more than 1,100 Boston Police officers went on strike for fair wages, decent working conditions and their right to organize. Boston’s policemen were paid less than most of the city’s skilled laborers, and had not had a raise in decades. Normal shifts ranged from ten to thirteen hours. Required to be…
Read MoreUnions are making a remarkable return
By Star-Ledger Guest Columnist | Sep 2, 2019 By John Costa Once thought to be on their dying breath, unions in the United States are bouncing back, driven by immense public interest in combating income inequality and creating a better and fairer experience for current and future generations of Americans. As the international president of the…
Read MoreHappy Labor Day
We’d like to wish all our members and their families a safe and happy Labor Day weekend. Special shout out to all those who have to work – thank you! While Labor Day is often celebrated as the end of summer and the beginning of school, it is also a good day to remember those…
Read MoreMake Your Plan to Vote Tomorrow
Election Day is tomorrow! Tomorrow marks a historic Election Day in Boston, with both mayoral candidates being women of color. Cast your vote for candidates who will support Boston public transportation, create good union jobs, and build a Boston that works for all. Make your plan to vote tomorrow: Click here to find your polling location. Polls…
Read MoreThank you to those who worked the polls yesterday
Thank you to our members who worked the polls yesterday. Congrats to all of our endorsed candidates who won their elections. For those who did not, we thank them for throwing their hats in the ring and fighting for public transit and working families. Special shout out to our history-making new Boston Mayor Michelle Wu.…
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