Announcement
Recent Arraignment of a Paul Revere Transportation Bus Driver
The Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589, issued the following fact check and clarification in response to the recent arraignment of a Paul Revere Transportation bus driver for kidnapping and assault in Winthrop. “We at the Boston Carmen’s Union condemn this recent act of violence that took place on the 713 bus line on Saturday night.…
Read MoreMacDougall appointed ATU International Vice President
Congrats to our union brother and former Boston Carmen’s Union President Stephan MacDougall on his well-deserved appointment as ATU International Vice President. The executive board and members of Local 589 wish you the best of luck in your new position. Below is the press release issued by the ATU. MAY 20 ATU International Representative Stephan MacDougall…
Read MoreStatement Senseless Shooting Today in San Jose, CA
The executive board and all the members of the Boston Carmen’s Union, Local 589 are shocked and saddened at the senseless shooting that occurred today in San Jose, CA. Our thoughts and prayers are with our sisters, brothers, and their families at Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), Local 265. A disaster relief fund has been set…
Read MoreOur Union Sisters and Brothers at OPEIU Local 6 Need Our Help
Our union sisters and brothers at OPEIU Local 6 who serve our banking needs at the Mass Bay Credit Union need our help. They are fighting for a fair and just contract and have worked very hard for the past year to negotiate fairly and in good faith. However, Credit Union management have shown little…
Read MoreOut Now: Carmen’s Quarterly Spring 2021 Edition
As we enter warmer weather, we are proud to announce that the Spring 2021 edition of ‘Carmen’s Quarterly,’ Local 589’s first newsletter, is now available online. Click here to read it now. The print edition should arrive in your mailboxes soon! This issue features an update on winning the fight to reverse MBTA budget and…
Read MoreNew MBTA Board Needs a Rider and a Worker on It
Boston Carmen’s Union President Jim Evers and Alternatives for Community and Environment Executive Director Dwaign Tyndal penned an article for WBUR that says workers and riders are central to the MBTA’s purpose and functioning and, as a result, deserve a place on its governing board. “They [a worker and rider] will bring a much-needed perspective…
Read MoreLooking Ahead This Independence Day
Sisters and Brothers, Throughout the past 245 years, the United States of America has developed into a strong democratic nation, and this weekend we celebrate our freedom and honor the hard-working people who continue to make our country so great. Not only did the City of Boston play an essential role in the American Revolution,…
Read More2021 MBTA Bus & Maintenance Roadeo
The 2021 MBTA Bus & Maintenance Roadeo has been changed to Saturday, September 18th. New application deadline is next Friday, July 23. Active and retired members that would like to volunteer to help out on the course, please contact Justin Grizey at JGRIZEY@mbta.com or 617-222-5093.
Read MoreAnnouncing Carmen’s Quarterly
Brother and Sisters, We are proud to launch ‘Carmen’s Quarterly,’ Local 589’s newsletter! The Winter 2021 edition of the newsletter is now available online . Look out for the print edition, which will hit mailboxes in the coming days. In this edition, read about our union’s contribution to the fight against the MBTA service cuts,…
Read MorePress Release: Frontline Transit Workers Demand Vaccine Relief and Coordination As Baker Task Force Appears To Stall Satellite Sites
Vaccine distribution site in Quincy was expected to vaccinate thousands of MBTA employees — but workers say Governor dropped the ball BOSTON, MA– Frontline transit workers across the nation have been disproportionately afflicted with and killed by COVID-19. Now, essential transit workers in Massachusetts say Governor Charlie Baker is jeopardizing their lives and public health by letting red tape…
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