Event
Rally to declare that public transit is a public good on May 16th!
Join riders and workers from across the State on Wednesday, May 16th @ 11AM on the Statehouse Steps as we gather to protect transit systems across the state by launching the Green Justice Coalition’s campaign – Public Transit–Public Good. Leaders will speak out FOR fair short-term fixes and meaningful long-term solutions and AGAINST regressive proposals…
Read More2012 Annual Golf Tournament
Don’t miss this year’s annual golf tournament on Friday, August 3, 2012 at George Wright Golf Course. Shotgun start 8:00 a.m. Make your own foursome or enter as a single. First Come, First Served. Course spikeless shoe policy in effect. Awards Ceremony and Texas Style Barbeque immediately following the tournament with BBQ Chicken, Steak Tips, Ribs…
Read MoreLocal 589 Joins ATU National Transportation Funding Day
The Executive Board and members of the Boston Carmen’s Union joined with the ATU to demand funding for public transportation at an April 4th State House Rally. The ATU sponsored a national day for workers and riders to join together to urge funding public transportation services across America. The April 4th National Rally coincided…
Read MoreVolunteers & Sponsors Make Golf Tournament A Success
The Boston Carmen’s Union would like to thank the following sponsors and volunteers for making their annual golf tournament such a success: Platinum Sponsors: National Group Protection MBTA Retirement Fund
Read MoreRally to Defend Collective Bargaining!
WHEN: Monday, April 25, 2011 & Friday April 29, 2011 WHERE: State House, Boston TIME: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm The purpose of this rally is for you to lobby your state senator and state representative, and to ask them to support “Bills” that protect your unions right to Collectively Bargain.
Read More2011 is the year the ATU fights back with COPE-PLUS!
The transit cuts keep coming. The layoffs are endless. Fare increase push customers away. Not long ago, a transit worker had a good middle class job for life. Those days are over. Will the crisis ever end? Only if we fight back, and THAT TIME IS NOW! This year, ATU is launching a new program…
Read MoreRALLY: Fight for a Fair Economy
Mobilize to Restore the American Dream and a Fair Economy for Working Families Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 4 pm Location: 125 High Street, Financial District in Boston, (High St @ Oliver St) * Big bank executives, CEO fat cats, and the super-wealthy have been enjoying tax breaks, rising profits, government subsidies, and golden parachute…
Read MoreRegular Meeting of the Membership
Title: Regular Meeting of the Membership Location: Boston Teachers Union Hall, 180 Mount Vernon Street, Dorchester, MA Date: 2011-04-19 Description: The morning session will start at 10:00 A.M. The evening session will start at 8:00 P.M.
Read MoreDelegates and Executive Board Members Attend Statewide Labor Conference
Facing the most aggressive attack on public sector workers and our collective bargaining rights, the Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589 sent a full delegation to the Mass. AFL-CIO’s Annual State of the Union Conference to discuss discuss fighting back to protect jobs and workers’ rights. Over the two days of intensive workshops and presentations, Local…
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