Announcement
Congrats to 2019 Scholarship Winners!
This past Sunday, Local 589 Vice President Peggy LaPaglia, Assistant Secretary Marcus Taylor, and Delegate Allen Lee joined scholarship winners and their families at an annual celebratory banquet at IBEW, Local 103 in Dorchester, MA. The following students have been awarded Boston Carmen’s Union Scholarships for 2019 in the amount of $2,000: Connor Coe: He…
Read MoreDon’t Miss Tomorrow’s (4/30) Hearing @ 1 PM on Janus Legislation
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Don’t miss tomorrow’s (4/30) hearing at 1:00 PM in State House Room A-2. The Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development will hold a hearing on legislation filed in response to the Janus Supreme Court decision (H.1596/S.1043). This legislation (H.1596/S.1043) represents meaningful steps toward protecting the rights of unions and workers post…
Read MoreRally in Support of UFCW, Local 1445
The executive board encourages all Local 589 retirees and members (who are not working) to join them at this rally to support our brothers and sisters at UFCW, Local 1445. RespectWorkers #UnionStrong
Read MoreHonoring Fallen Worcester Firefighter Christopher Roy
Our union brothers and sisters were honored to provide transportation for firefighters and first responders to attend the funeral for fallen Worcester firefighter Christopher Roy. Thank you Chris for your courage, dedication, and selfless public service. May you Rest In Peace. Chris leaves behind a 9-year-old daughter, Ava. Worcester Firefighters IAFF Local 1009 has established…
Read MoreRegister Your Opposition to This Project
Dear Members, Please read the letter below and then e-mail it to the following people who have a say in whether this project moves forward: Ed.Flynn@boston.gov Michael.F.Flaherty@boston.gov Nick.Collins@MaSenate.gov Nick.Zaferakis@mail.house.gov Tim.Czerwienski@boston.gov VoteDavidBiele@gmail.com ————————- Dear Sirs, I am writing to you today to express my opposition to the current proposal for 776 Summer Street, the former Boston…
Read MoreDon’t Let Workers Lose Their Economic Lifeline
It’s been nearly six months since National Grid locked 1,250 skilled gas workers out of their jobs and cut them off from their health insurance. Now these workers are in serious danger of losing the only source of income keeping their families afloat─unemployment insurance. National Grid wants to force families into economic insecurity in order…
Read MoreHappy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving to all our members, our riders, and their families. We would also like to recognize and thank our members who are working over the holiday to ensure our riders get to their destination safely and on time. #ThanksGivingTravel #RidersFirst
Read More2018 MBTA Rail Rodeo
Congrats to all our members who competed in this past weekend’s 2018 MBTA Rail Rodeo, both in the mechanical and operating competition. Winners of the 2018 MBTA Rail Rodeo operating competition were Adelaide Dos Santos – 1st place (her second win in a row), Chris Ramsdell – 2nd place, and Rohan Surujbally – 3rd place.…
Read MoreCongrats Charlestown/Bennett Retirees
Congratulations to our union brothers and sisters from Charlestown/Bennett on your retirement! Thank you for your dedicated service. We wish you a long, healthy, and happy retirement. Best wishes on this new chapter in your lives.
Read MoreMerry Christmas & Happy Holidays
Wishing all our members, their families, and our riders a merry Christmas and happy holidays. Special thank you to our members working during the holiday to keep our system open, safe, and reliable for our riders. Stay safe!
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