Elections
Are you in?
Boston Carmen’s Union, Local 589 member Mark Flaherty is ‘IN’, are you? Mark is coordinating all political activities for the upcoming elections. If you can spare a couple hours of your time to volunteer for a pro-union candidate in your area, please call Mark today at (617) 899-9627. All members that volunteer will receive a…
Read MoreGet-Out-The-Vote Strategy Meeting.
Boston Carmen’s Union, Local 589, President John Lee seen here with ATU International Rep. Steve MacDougall, AFL-CIO President Steve Tolman, 589 Member Mark Flaherty and AFL-CIO Political & Legislative Coordinator Chrissy Long for a meeting on getting out the vote for pro-union candidates in the upcoming primary and general elections. If you can spare a…
Read MorePrimary Election Tomorrow!
Dear Local 589 Member: This email is an important reminder that tomorrow, Thursday September 6th is Election Day in Massachusetts. Because this is an unusual day for an election voter turnout will be low – so your vote will count even more! Polls will be open from 7 AM to 8 PM. You should have…
Read MoreElizabeth Warren Visits Local 589 Repairmen at Cabot Shop
After a morning of greeting voters at Broadway Station, U.S. Senate Candidate Elizabeth Warren wanted to meet the workers who keep the MBTA running. President John Lee and the Executive Board granted Elizabeth’s request bringing her, and State Representative Nick Collins, over to the Cabot Repair shop. Warren talked with local 589 members praising the…
Read More589 and AFL-CIO President Trumka
Local 589 members joined AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka at an event for endorsed 589 candidates: Elizabeth Warren, Rep. John Tierney, and Joseph P. Kennedy III.
Read MoreCarmen Cartoon
Click here to see the first-ever Carmen cartoon about a very serious event coming up next Sunday, Sept. 30th at 7pm ET. The event is “Rocking the Transit World” a special, first-ever national webcast. Click here for a flyer. Why is it important? Click here to read a message from President Hanley about this important event.
Read MoreVolunteers Needed This Thursday!
The Boston Carmen’s Union, Local 589, is looking for volunteers to hold signs for Elizabeth Warren at the debate being held this Thursday, Sept. 20 from 5-7pm outside of WBZ’s Studios, 1170 Soldiers Field Road, Boston, MA 02134. Any questions, call or e-mail Mark Flaherty at (617) 899-9627 or mflaherty2@aol.com. All members that volunteer will receive a special…
Read MoreVideo: Pres. Hanley on ‘Rocking the Transit World’
Watch video here Text from the video: The stakes in the U.S. election are higher than ever before. What’s at stake? The future of our jobs, our children, the labor movement, mass transit and all working families. That’s why all transit workers need to help us get out the vote. ATU has been busy gearing…
Read MoreWarren and Brown On The Issues
Do you know where the candidates for U.S. Senate stand on the issues that you care about? Supporting candidates that don’t support our issues hurts all of us.
Read MoreLocal 589 Joins Elizabeth Warren at Rally for the Middle Class
The Boston Carmen’s Union ATU Local 589 joined the Greater Boston Labor Council at a May 9th rally to support Elizabeth Warren for U.S. Senate. Over 750 people packed the SEIU 1199 building to listen to Elizabeth Warren and to sign up to volunteer for her campaign. Photo Cap: Left to Right – President/Business Agent…
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