Announcement
Update to the Contract Arbitration/Court Case
Good Morning 589 Members: We wanted to provide you with an update to the Contract Arbitration/Court Case. We had a meeting this morning with General Manager Scott, General Counsel Scott Reed, the Director of Labor Relations Kim Poirier, the COO Sean McCarthy, and Deputy Secretary Perez. As a result of that meeting, we have been…
Read MoreAttention: All 589 Bus Operators Please Read This!
We have an emergency and need your help! Due to a number of reasons it appears we are falling short of volunteer bus operators for the wakes and funerals of the fallen firefighters. If you can volunteer, please contact your area ASAP. Let us continue the proud tradition of saluting these heroes! Your time and…
Read MoreMBTA, T union make deal on pension data
Boston Herald | Friday, May 16, 2014 | By Matt StoutThe MBTA and the T union that fought long to keep its pension fund secret have agreed to make public reams of new data — including independent audit reports, investment info and never-before-released analysis — in a deal that a top lawmaker said should finally shed…
Read MoreMass. Legislators Help Promote Public Transit
Massachusetts State Senator and Transportation Committee Chairman Tom McGee and Boston State Representative Nick Collins joined Local 589’s Executive Board and transit advocates at a Transit Tuesday event this morning. The elected officials and Local 589 members leafleted riders at South Station from 7 – 9 AM encouraging passengers to call their Congresspeople and local legislators in support of…
Read More2014 Scholarship Winners
The Executive Board would like to congratulate the following 2014 Boston Carmen’s Union Scholarship winners: Thomas Brown – grandson of brother Robert Maughn who is a retiree of E.E. & M. John Daniels Jr. – son of brother John Daniels Sr. who is a Bennett St. operator. Alyssa MacDonald – granddaughter of brother Roger Campion…
Read MorePublic Transit Tuesday
Join Massachusetts State Senator and Transportation Committee Chair Tom McGee, Local 589’s Executive Board and members, and other elected officials at South Station this coming Tuesday, May,13th, in support of public transportation. We will be leafleting and talking with riders and transit workers about the environmental and economic benefits of public transportation from 7 to…
Read MoreThank you to all those who volunteered their time for funerals
The executive board would like to thank all those who volunteered their time (some more than one) to provide transportation at the funerals of firefighters Walsh and Kennedy, and police officers Maloney and Simmons. A formal ceremony will be forthcoming. In the meantime, we would like to thank the following individuals for giving up their…
Read More2014 Golf Tournament
Don’t miss this year’s annual golf tournament on Friday, July 25, 2014 at George Wright Golf Course. Shotgun start 8:00 a.m. Make your own foursome or enter as a single. First come, first served. Course spikeless shoe policy in effect. Awards ceremony and Texas-Style Barbecue immediately following the tournament with BBQ chicken, steak tips, ribs, and corn…
Read MoreOut-of-Control Transit Costs in Boston or Attack on Public Services?
ALEC affiliate Pioneer Institute is targeting both Massachusetts Sen. Marc Pacheco and the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority. They must be doing something right. Rumors that the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority’s bus costs are out of control have reached a fever pitch lately, thanks to claims by Greg Sullivan, current Pioneer Institute Research Director and former…
Read MoreContest To Design a New Union Pin
Dear 589 Members, We are having a contest to design a new union pin. This contest will start on May 1st and end on Nov. 1st. The winner will be announced at the November Union meeting and will receive a new Apple IPad. You can send your design to the union hall by way of…
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