Elections
Gelzinis: Nick Collins a man for all neighborhoods
Wednesday, March 27, 2013 By: Peter Gelzinis Try as I might, I simply cannot imagine my former state senator, William M. Bulger, ever gathering supporters for a standout at the intersection of Geneva Avenue and Bowdoin Street, the ground zero of Boston’s often turbulent inner city. But times change. Nick Collins, the 31-year-old Southie state…
Read MoreVolunteers Needed For Stand Outs For Rep. Nick Collins
Local 589 will be holding stands out for Rep. Nick Collins who is running for State Senate. There has been no better friend to us in the Massachusetts House of Representatives that Rep. Nick Collins. He has been there for us so it’s time we are there for him. Volunteers are needed for the following…
Read MoreLabor Walk in Your Area This Saturday 10/27
We are officially in crunch time! With only 12 short days until Election Day, we must do all we can to help our endorsed candidates. Please volunteer for the nearest walk in your area. This weekend’s walks are highlighted by our walk in Taunton where we will be joined by endorsed candidate Joseph P. Kennedy, III and…
Read MoreBarn Captain Vacancies
Dear Brothers and Sisters, There will be a special election to fill three barn captain vacancies. Nominations will be held at the Union Office at 295 Devonshire St. for all three vacancies on January 22, 2013 from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (You may call the Union office between these hours to be nominated @ 617-542-8212).…
Read MoreJim Evers Wins Financial Secretary-Treasurer’s Election
The results are in from the April 2nd Special Election for Local 589 Financial Secretary-Treasurer. Jim Evers was elected by the membership of the Boston Carmen’s Union ATU to fill the position of Financial Secretary-Treasure with 492 votes to Paul Eid’s 421 votes. Local 589 President/Business Agent John Lee congratulated Brother Evers on behalf…
Read MoreFinal Election Results – Local 589
President/B.A.: John Keller – 750 John Lee – 1403 (Winner) Delegate Division I: James Bradley – 284 Terry Reed – 494 (Winner)
Read MorePrimary Election Results
Vice-President/Assistant B.A. – Exec. Board: Frank Cambell – 78 Karen Maxwell – 325 John Murray – 343 James O’Brien – 972
Read MoreInternational President Swears-In New Officers
This past Tuesday, International ATU President Larry Hanley joined Boston Carmen Union’s new President John Lee and outgoing President Stephan MacDougall as well as all the membership for a regular meeting. President Hanley swore in all the new officers and barn captains. Click here to view some of the photos from the meeting.
Read MoreElection April 2nd!
Don’t forget that the general election for Financial Secretary/Treasurer is Monday, April 2, 2012. Voting is between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M. at the Boston Teachers Union Hall, 180 Mount Vernon Street in Dorchester, MA. Click here to see a sample ballot.
Read MorePrimary Results
The five candidates for the special election for Local 589 Financial Secretary faced off in the March 19th Primary. Pictured left to right are Michael Fahey, James Bradley, James Evers, Karen Maxwell, and Paul Eid. James Evers and Paul Eid move onto the final election. The primary results were:
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