Announcement
Election Day for 2019 ATU Convention is Monday
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Election Day for the 2019 ATU Convention is Monday, June 24th from 9am to 9pm at the BTU Hall. It’s imperative you exercise your right to vote. Thirty-five candidates have stepped forward to represent our local at the convention — which is not an easy thing to do. You have a total of up to…
Read MoreCongrats to our team!
Please join us in congratulating Boston Carmen Union’s basketball team that competed in this weekend’s 2019 ATU International Basketball Tournament in Duncanville, Texas. Our team battled against a dozen teams from all across the country (New York, Toronto, Atlanta, and Chicago) and finished second. We are so proud of them! Seen in this photo: Keenan…
Read MoreHappy Father’s Day!
Good Morning 589 Fathers, Tomorrow (Father’s Day) and this weekend is all about you. Although the work of a transit professional is one of the hardest jobs, you carry it out each and every day with dedication and professionalism. Though you’re seldom thanked, know that your family and your union family appreciate your work. Thank…
Read MoreMBTA: Red Line derailment not caused by operator error, service disruption to continue
BOSTON (WHDH) – Unlike last weekend’s Green Line derailment, the Red Line train that derailed Tuesday morning near the JFK/UMass station was not the result of operator error, the head of the MBTA said Friday. “Right now we are able to rule out any signs of foul play or operator error,” MBTA General Manager Steve…
Read MoreThirty-Five Nominated for 2019 ATU Convention
Good Evening Brothers and Sisters, Nominations for the 2019 ATU Convention are now complete. Thirty-five members (26 listed in the attached photo and the rest below) have all stepped up to the plate to make a positive impact in our union. Those not included in the attached photo include the following: Beatrice Dicks Bobby Bond…
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 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 MoreYour Safety Is Our 1st Priority
Good Morning Brothers and Sisters, We are aware that an operator out of the Southampton Garage was recently assaulted. These assaults on bus operators are truly getting out of control and these assailants need to be held accountable for their actions. Make no mistake, this matter is going to be investigated and the membership updated.…
Read MoreTake Your Time!
Good Afternoon 589 Family, This is a friendly reminder to all operating personnel, especially Green Line operators, to take your time as your vehicle speed is being monitored. Your awareness, safety, and ability to help create a better, safer working environment is imperative. All operating personnel should exercise extreme patience and caution while operating an…
Read MoreStay Cool This Week!
Good Morning and Happy Monday 589 Family! Another sweltering week is ahead of us so please continue to drink lots of fluids and, where you can, stay cool. Plan to see more pedestrians and bicyclists along your routes given the nicer weather so please stay alert. Thanks for keeping Massachusetts moving and have a safe…
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