Elections

Here are the results from today’s election. Congrats to the winners who will represent us at the convention. Thank you to all those who put their names on the ballot and all those who came out to vote.

As the 2022 gubernatorial race heats up, Local 589 is proud to endorse Attorney General Maura Healey for Governor of Massachusetts! Healey has served the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for over 15 years, beginning as chief of the Civil Rights Division in the Attorney General’s office, and later winning her underdog bid for Attorney General in 2014. As…

Brothers and Sisters, Today, I swore in brother Ray McCue as the new Barn Captain for the Wellington and Orient Heights Carhouses. A member of Local 589 since 2001, brother McCue had previously served his colleagues as his area’s barn captain from 2004-2019. Throughout his two decades of service, Ray has been a dedicated and…

Yesterday, Local 589 President Jim Evers, Assistant Secretary Karen Maxwell, and Rapid Transit/AFC Delegate Roudy Jean attended an event in support of State Senator Michael Brady. During tough times, Sen. Brady has always had our backs. This year, he has an opponent and needs our support. Apart from getting your family and friends to vote for him, please…

Election Day is tomorrow! Tomorrow marks a historic Election Day in Boston, with both mayoral candidates being women of color. Cast your vote for candidates who will support Boston public transportation, create good union jobs, and build a Boston that works for all. Make your plan to vote tomorrow: Click here to find your polling location. Polls…

Thank you to our members who worked the polls yesterday. Congrats to all of our endorsed candidates who won their elections. For those who did not, we thank them for throwing their hats in the ring and fighting for public transit and working families. Special shout out to our history-making new Boston Mayor Michelle Wu.…

Good Evening Everyone, Below are the results from today’s preliminary election at the Cabot Bus Garage. Thank you to everyone who put themselves out there as a candidate and congratulations to Alix Gaston and Marcus Taylor, both of whom will be moving on to the final election next week. Polls will be open next Thursday, December…

There will be a Special Election to have another Barn Captain for Bennett Garage Bus Garage. Nominations will be held at the Union Office at 295 Devonshire Street on Monday, May 10, 2021 from 9am to 9pm.  The  Primary  Election  will  take  place  at  the  Bennett  Street  Garage  on   Monday,  May  17,  2021,  between  the …

Below are the candidates Local 589 has endorsed for the state general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. All members, retirees, and their families are encouraged to support Local 589’s endorsed candidates. Click here if you are unsure where to vote. President/Vice President: Joe Biden/Kamala Harris United States Senate: Ed Markey Massachusetts Senate: Anne Gobi, Worcester,…