Training
Last Call for Electronic Picking Training
Attention Charlestown and Bennett Operators This is the last call for electronic picking training. Electronic picking for Charlestown and Bennett will begin Friday 11/8. We have EXTENDED coached training at Charlestown Lobby to Wednesday, Nov. 6 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. If you would like to train on your own, please complete your training…
Read MoreATU Steward Training
Over the last couple days, barn captains from Local 589 have been attending ATU Steward Training, which involves learning about, among other things, grievance arbitration strategy and negotiations. Click here to see more photos on our Facebook page.
Read MoreLocal 589 Holds Barn Captains’ Training
Barn Captains from across the MBTA system met today for an in-depth training seminar held by the Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589. The intense one day seminar covered legal issues, grievances procedures, contract clauses and benefits options to insure that the Union’s Barn Captains are well trained and ready to assist members on the property.
Read MoreTraining Held for Barn Captains at Florian Hall
Barn Captains elected from across the MBTA attended a day-long training workshop on February 10th at Florian Hall in Dorchester. Every Barn Captain was in attendance as speakers, including 589 Attorney Paul Hynes and The Labor Bureau’s Doug Taylor, made presentations on the legal and contractual responsibilities of Barn Captains. As the frontline representatives of…
Read MoreMay Is Transit Action Month!
May will be a month of action, excitement and mobilization, the likes of which have never been seen in ATU history. Hear details from President Hanley at LIVE webcasts TOMORROW (Wed., April 23) @ 7pm ET or 10pm ET. Click here to join the webcast tomorrow: http://new.livestream.com/ATUTV. Throughout May members will be reaching out to riders…
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