Announcement
59th Annual ATU International Convention
Local 589’s Delegates seen here with International ATU President John Costa at the 59th Annual ATU International Convention in Las Vegas, NV. Click here to see a recap video on Facebook that was produced by our International ATU. #OneATU #UnionStrong
Read MoreLet’s Show Joe We Have His Back!
Recognizing the need for a candidate who stands for working families, can beat Donald Trump, and restore civility and respect for the United States, our International Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) General Executive Board voted to endorse Joe Biden for President. The vote came after an extensive poll of ATU membership to evaluate the entire field of…
Read MoreAnti-Privatization Event with Cong. Joe Kennedy
Tomorrow (Sunday, Feb. 2) at 11 a.m., U.S. Cong. Joe Kennedy will do a walk-through of the Quincy Bus Garage (954 Hancock St, Quincy MA, 02170). Joining him will be Boston Carmen’s Union, Local 589 President Jim Evers and Machinists Union, Local 264 Directing Business Rep. Mike Vartabedian. After the walk-through, Cong. Kennedy along with Evers and Vartabedian will address the Fiscal…
Read MoreThe FMCB Is Trying to Privatize Bus Routes
Brothers and Sisters, On Monday (1/27), the Fiscal and Management Control Board (FMCB) is meeting at the State Transportation Building to discuss privatizing some new bus routes. Massachusetts State Sen. Marc Pacheco along with other elected officials and labor leaders will be in attendance at the FMCB’s meeting to testify against this bad idea. All retirees and…
Read MoreOn MLK Jr. Day, ATU to honor the memory of International Secretary-Treasurer Oscar Owens
ATU International President John A. Costa released the following statement to mark this year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday: “This Monday, as people across the world honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., ATU will hold a memorial celebration of the life of our recently-departed International Secretary-Treasurer Oscar Owens. “Oscar was the most revered and beloved African…
Read MoreDarlene Lombos installed as the Greater Boston Labor Council’s new Exec. Secretary-Treasurer
Congrats to Darlene Lombos who was installed last night as the Greater Boston Labor Council’s new Exec. Secretary-Treasurer. Darlene takes the reins from Rich Rogers who was first elected 17 years ago in 2003. We wish Darlene all the best in her new position and to Rich on his well-earned retirement. Joining Darlene and Rich…
Read MoreRay Greaves Appointed ATU Int’l. VP
ATU New Jersey State Council Chair Raymond Greaves has been appointed by International President John A. Costa with approval by the ATU General Executive Board as an International Vice President. “Ray is a proven and well-respected leader who brings a wealth of experience, commitment and dedication not only at the ATU, but in the labor…
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 MoreLocal 589 Responds to Red Line Derailment Report
In report released today, the MBTA cited a broken axle damaged by a ground ring as the cause of a June 11 Red Line derailment at the JFK/UMass stop. In response to the report, Local 589’s President Jimmy O’Brien issued the following statement that the MBTA should have invested more in personnel and testing before…
Read MoreHappy 4th of July!
Good Afternoon 589 Family, It has been a rainy couple of months, but summer is starting to heat up. Let’s be mindful of the heat and humidity by drinking lots of fluids and staying hydrated. Although there is a lot of negativity surrounding the T right now, all we can do — as the Patriots…
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