Announcement
Marty Topped the Ticket!
Tonight, Local 589’s-endorsed candidate, Marty Walsh, topped the ticket! At his election celebration, Marty asked are you ready? We sure are Marty because Boston needs a leader like you. One that understands the plight of working families – and will fight for them. Over the next six weeks Marty is going to need our help.…
Read MoreToday is Election Day in Boston!
Today (9/24) is ELECTION DAY in the City of Boston and polls are open from 7am-8pm. Make sure you pull the lever for Local 589’s-endorsed candidate Marty Walsh because a vote for Marty is a vote for working families. With unemployment still high and the disparity between rich and poor getting greater and greater, Boston needs someone…
Read MoreGIC Enrollment Deadline Extended
The deadline for all Local 589 employees and retirees enrolling in the GIC has been extended to October, 4, 2013. Your completed GIC enrollment forms and supporting documentation must be submitted to the MBTA Benefits Office by Friday, October 4, 2013. Please mail your forms to: MBTA Benefits – GIC 10 Park Plaza, Room 4810…
Read MoreGet Out the Vote Rally with Marty Walsh
Tomorrow night, we’re going to Get Out the Vote for Marty in a BIG way! Join us at McConnell Park in Dorchester Monday night for the final campaign rally before the polls open on Tuesday. We need as many people as possible there to show our support for Marty. Monday, September 23rd 6:30 pm McConnell Park, Dorchester (map) Click here…
Read MoreTwo MBTA Drivers Assaulted
According to the Transit Police, two MBTA drivers were assaulted last week on the same day (Tuesday, Sept. 10): Incident #1: On Tuesday, September 10, 2013, at 3:45 pm, the unidentified female (depicted in the photo on the right) kicked a MBTA Route # 32 bus operator while operating at the intersection of West Street and…
Read MoreLocal 589’s candidate takes on incumbent Mayor of Brockton.
Yesterday, Local 589’s endorsed candidate, Bill Carpenter, advanced past the preliminary to take on the incumbent Mayor in the final election for Mayor of Brockton. Speaking from his election night party at George’s Cafe, Carpenter said the results show people want a change at City Hall. “A two-term incumbent mayor could not get 50 percent…
Read MorePhone Banking for Boston’s next Mayor
Thank you to the Local 589 members pictured in this photo that participated in last night’s phone bank for Marty Walsh (from left to right, Mark Flaherty, Greg Sullivan, Pete Bradley, Bob Callahan and Jamie Bates). We have one week to go before the preliminary election on Sept. 24th. If you can spare some time between now…
Read MoreFuture Mayor of Boston!
Delegate for equipment maintenance, Michael Keller, seen here with Local 589’s endorsed candidate for Mayor of Boston – Marty Walsh. Want to help Marty? Please join us at a phonebank for him this Monday (9/16) from 5-7pm at 100 Hallet Street in Dorchester, MA. For more info, contact Mark Flaherty at 1-617-899-9627.
Read MoreMeeting the Vice President of the United States
Local 589’s Secretary/Treasurer Jim Evers and his son Jim Jr. seen here with Vice President Joe Biden at an Ed Markey campaign event. Click here for more photos.
Read MoreURGENT: Local 589 Enrollment in GIC for Active and Retired Employees
We cannot stress enough the importance of enrolling in the GIC before Friday, September 27, 2013. To wait is to risk the potential of not having any health care for you or your family. Please make time to attend one of the many healthcare fairs that the MBTA is running. Please note that the two biggest fairs…
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