Elections
Jamel Mullgrave Elected Charlestown/Salem Street Barn Captain
Congratulations to Jamel Mullgrave who was elected Charlestown/Salem Street Barn Captain today. Thank you to Bill Hubacheck for putting your name on the ballot and for running a great race.
Read MoreMass. AFL-CIO Biennial Constitutional Convention
This week, the Local 589 Executive Board served as delegates to the biannual constitutional convention of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO. In addition to informative panel discussions and meeting with some of the top political officials in the state, 589 was proud to support Chrissy Lynch as she was elected to become the first female President of…
Read MoreMunicipal Elections Today (Nov. 7)
Municipal elections are being held TODAY (Nov. 7) in several Massachusetts communities. Polls are open from 7am to 8pm ET. Below is a list of pro-union, pro-transit candidates our union has endorsed. All members, retirees, and their families are encouraged to support these candidates. Click here if you are unsure where to vote. City of Boston:…
Read MoreElection Day Is Two Days Away
With two days left before Election Day, members of Local 589 were out again today supporting one of our endorsed candidates—State Representative Jessica Giannino for reelection. On Nov. 8, please support our endorsed candidates who are pro-labor and pro-transit.
Read MoreMaura Healey Is Our New Governor
Congratulations to our friend and new Massachusetts Governor-elect Maura Healey. We look forward to working with you and Lt. Governor-elect Driscoll to help working families during these challenging economic times, protect the rights of workers to organize/collectively bargain, and invest in a robust public transit system for the Commonwealth. Thank you to all our members…
Read MoreToday is Election Day!
Today (11/8) is Election Day and polls are open from 7am to 8pm. Please support our pro-union, pro-transit endorsed candidates, especially Diana DiZoglio for state auditor. Her race is an important one for our union as the state auditor is charged with evaluating privatization proposals. Unlike her Republican opponent, Diana supports the Taxpayer Protection Act (also known…
Read MoreOnly Those From Division 3 Vote Tomorrow (11/21)
There is only one race on the ballot (see below) tomorrow and it’s for Division 3 Delegate. This means only people from Division 3 can vote. Retirees are also not able to vote. Voting is at the Boston Teachers Union Hall, 180 Mt. Vernon St., Dorchester, MA (near the JFK MBTA Station on the Red Line). Voting hours are 9:00 AM…
Read MorePrimary Election Results
Results from today’s primary election for Division 3 Delegate. Thank you to all that came out to vote.
Read MoreSample Ballots Available for Monday’s (12/5) Final Election
Click here to view sample ballots for Monday’s (12/5) Final Election. Voting is at the Boston Teachers Union Hall (180 Mt. Vernon St., Dorchester, MA) from 9am to 9pm. Identification will be required to vote. Please make a plan to vote.
Read MoreResults from Today’s Final Election
Below are the results from today’s final election. Thank you to everyone who voted today. Congratulations to the winners. For those who campaigned, but came up short, thank you for running. Our union is best served when we all actively participate, including voting and serving our union brothers and sisters in elected positions. #StrongerTogether #UnionStrong
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