Posts by Local589 Admin
Union Sister Pauline Sims Foils Robbery!
Union Sister Pauline Sims, an MBTA customer service agent, was recently recognized in the news for stopping the robbery of a blind ‘T’ performer named George Leh at the Arlington ‘T’ Station. Not only did Pauline stop the robbery in progress, she radioed ‘T’ police, ran after the suspect and helped ‘T’ police make the…
Read MoreWe Are One!
On Thursday, August 4, 2011, Boston Carmen’s Union Vice-President James O’Brien along with Barn Captains Tommy Shea and John Hunt joined their union brothers and sisters from IBEW and CWA who are on strike against Verizon.
Read MoreRegular Meeting of the Membership
Title: Regular Meeting of the Membership Location: Boston Teachers Union Hall, 180 Mount Vernon St., Dorchester, Massachusetts (Behind the State Police Station near Columbia Rd. and Morrissey Blvd.) accessible by the Red Line. Date: 2011-08-16 Description: The regular order of business will be transacted. The morning session will start at 10:00 A.M. The evening session…
Read MoreLocal 589 Briefs MBTA Union Coalition on GIC Lawsuit
Today, Boston Carmen’s Union ATU Local 589 President John Lee and the Local 589 Executive Board hosted an early morning meeting with MBTA Coalition union. President Lee and Local 589 Attorney Doug Taylor explained the current status of the lawsuit challenging the stripping of collective bargaining rights over health insurance and discussed the Union’s letter…
Read MoreRegular Meeting of the Membership
Title: Regular Meeting of the Membership Location: Boston Teachers Union Hall, 180 Mount Vernon St., Dorchester, Massachusetts (Behind the State Police Station near Columbia Rd. and Morrissey Blvd.) accessible by the Red Line. Date: 2011-07-19 Description: The regular order of business will be transacted. The morning session will start at 10:00 A.M. The evening session…
Read MoreProud to represent you!
Dear Union Brothers & Sisters, Just wanted to take a moment to recognize ANOTHER outstanding job done by Local 589/MBTA employees in regards to the problems this morning on the Redline.
Read MoreMBTA Bus Drivers have an Outstanding Safety Record.
Click here to see an ad that is going in tomorrow’s edition of the Boston Metro about how the safety record of MBTA bus drivers continues to improve year after year.
Read MoreMBTA Chief Honors Sister Sims
Today, Sister Pauline Sims was awarded a Commendation from MBTA Police Chief Paul MacMillian for her actions in stopping the robbery of a blind man. In the commendation, the Chief said, “The quick actions shown by CSA Pauline Sims personify her dedication and loyalty to the MBTA. Her quick and effective actions resulted in
Read MoreTaking The Fight To Beacon Hill
Boston Carmen’s Union President John Lee was making the rounds at the State House today to push for legislation to restore health care collective bargaining rights for Local 589 members. President Lee was talking with Representatives and Senators about House Bill 3412 and House Docket 3199. Brother Lee explained that under the current law MBTA
Read MoreRegular Meeting of the Membership
Location: Boston Teachers Union Hall, 180 Mount Vernon Street, Dorchester, MA When: Tuesday, June 6, 2011 What time: The morning session will start at 10:00 A.M. The evening session will start at 8:00 P.M.
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