Elections
Supporting our Endorsed Candidates
Over the last few months, Local 589 members have been holding signs for our endorsed candidates. In this photo, Local 589 President Jim Evers, Rapid Transit/AFC Delegate Roudy Jean, and Barn Captain Bob Barclay we’re in Rockland yesterday holding signs for Emmanuel Dockter for State Representative. Click here to see some other photos from yesterday.…
Read MoreElection Day Sign Holders Needed
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Tomorrow is Election Day and several of our endorsed candidates could use some sign holders at the polls throughout the day. Rep. Tram Nguyen, Eighteenth Essex District (Andover, Boxford, North Andover, and Tewksbury). Click here to sign up for a shift to hold a sign. Rep. Dave Robertson, Nineteenth Middlesex District (Tewksbury, Wilmington). Below are the…
Read MoreGeneral Election Results – Dec. 5, 2016
Congratulations to all candidates – win or lose – who were on yesterday’s ballot. Our local is best served when our members take an active role so thank you to all members who participated in yesterday’s election. Click here to see the results.
Read MoreNomination of General Officers / Executive
Dear Board Members and Barn Captains, Section 30: “A member to be nominated for any office in this Local Union must be present “at the Union Office” unless such member be confined through illness to her or his home or hospital or out of town on legitimate business. No member shall be a candidate for more…
Read MoreGeneral Election – Monday, Dec. 5, 2016
A sample ballot for Local 589’s general election on Monday, Dec. 5, 2016, is now available. Click on the image on the right to increase the size. The election is being held at the Boston Teacher’s Union, 180 Mt. Vernon Street, Dorchester, MA. Voting is available during the hour of 9:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M.
Read MoreLocal 589 Primary Elections Results
Thank you to everyone that took part in yesterday’s primary election. Click here to view the results. Use 1a 2a 3a to clarify the machines location. For example first row across is Cabot Albany. 1. Cabot Albany 2. Quincy /Southampton/ Arborway 3. Green Line 4. Cabot Shops/ Southampton-North Cambridge Shop/ Wellington Orient Heights Shop 5. Riverside…
Read MoreSample ballot for primary election now available
A sample ballot for Local 589’s primary election on Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, is now available. Click here to view the sample ballot. The election is being held at the Boston Teacher’s Union, 180 Mt. Vernon Street, Dorchester, MA. Voting is available during the hour of 9:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M.
Read MoreElection Results for the ATU’s 58th International Convention
Congratulations to all candidates – win or lose – who were on the final ballot. Our local is best served when our members take an active role so thank you to all members who participated in today’s election. Click here to see the results.
Read MoreElection Results for Blue Line Barn Captain
Click on the image on the left to see results from the recent special election for MBTA Blue Line (RTL) barn captain.
Read MoreSpecial Election for Endorsed Candidates
Dear members: Local 589 has endorsed the following state senate candidates for two separate special elections in April: Endorsed Candidate: Patrick O’Connor Date of Election: Tuesday, April 12, 2016 District: Plymouth and Norfolk District, which include the following towns: Weymouth, Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Marshfield, Norwell, Hull, and Scituate. Endorsed Candidate: Jay Livingstone Date of Election:…
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