Announcement
Exhibit Features MBTA Employees at the Annual Bus & Rail Rodeos
This Friday at 11 a.m. at the State Transportation Building, the MBTA is kicking off a photo art exhibit featuring employees at the annual bus and rail rodeos (see attached flyer). The exhibit highlights the rewards and challenges faced by our bus and rail operators. The images convey the pride, excitement and teamwork that the…
Read MoreStatement on MBTA bus struck by a bullet early Friday morning
“We are grateful that our driver and the passengers on board were not harmed in this incident. The MBTA is an essential part of our city, and an integral part of many people’s daily lives, we want everyone to be able to feel safe when they are on MBTA buses and trains. We appreciate the…
Read MoreWeekend Shuttle Work Available
ATTENTION MEMBERS: Construction season is upon us, which means there will be some weekend shuttle work available going forward. Please sign up for Orange and Green Line Shuttles this weekend. If you do not see a sign-up sheet, contact your supervisor and let them know you want to work. If we don’t do the work,…
Read MoreSign up for the Redline Shuttle this weekend!
ATTENTION MEMBERS: Please sign up for the Redline Shuttle this weekend—Kendall to Park. If you do not see a sign-up sheet, contact your supervisors and let them know you want to work. If we don’t do the work, an outside company will—so please step up and save the work!
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Vote Nick Collins for State Senate on May 1st
Dear Local 589 Member: On Tuesday, May 1, 2018 you will have the opportunity to vote for your State Senator representing the 1st Suffolk District. Local 589 has endorsed Nick Collins and urges all of our members their family and friends who live in the 1st Suffolk District to vote for Nick Collins. The Carmen’s…
Read MoreEducational Workshop: Why “Right to Work” Is WRONG
Educational Workshop: Why “Right to Work” Is WRONG WHEN: April 8th @ 9 AM WHERE: Boston Teachers Union Hall, 180 Mt. Vernon St., Dorchester, MA Right to work gives you the “right” to work for lower wages, in unsafe conditions, and without a pension or other benefits. All members (who are not working) as well as retirees are strongly…
Read MoreATU’s 2018 Basketball Tournament
Local 589 would like to put a team together to compete in the ATU’s 2018 Basketball Tournament. If you would like to join this team and represent Local 589, tryouts are at Orchard Gardens Boys & Girls Club on April 4 from 7pm to 9pm. For more information, please contact Delegate Allen Lee at (617)…
Read MorePledge to Stay Union Strong and Proud!
Later this year, the Supreme Court will make a decision on the Janus v AFSCMEcase, that decision could be a significant next step toward dismantling and weakening public sector unions in this country. But it doesn’t have to be that way. The Supreme Court is expected to rule in favor of Janus, and against Unions. But it’s not their…
Read MoreCong. Capuano Visits With E-Board
Today, Congressman Mike Capuano stopped by the Boston Carmen’s Union Hall to meet with the executive board. We appreciate all Mike has done and continues to do when it comes to fighting for increased federal funding for the MBTA and against privatization. Working people and families have a strong union friend, advocate and supporter in…
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