We’re excited to announce that the special winter edition of Carmen’s Quarterly is now available! You can read the newsletter online here. This edition includes all of our highlights from 2023, including the annual golf tournament winners, photos of our members working hard across our communities, and a celebration of our new contract! Thank you…
After vandals tagged historic streetcar 3295, a group of members from Local 589 and the MBTA joined together to remove the graffiti and clean the iconic streetcar at Boylston Station. Organized by Green Line Delegate Scott Page, this project harkened back to the 1970s when a group of dedicated 589 members restored this PCC to…
Happy New Year to all our members, riders, supporters, and fellow union brothers and sisters. Special thanks to our members who helped our riders get safely to and from their New Year’s Eve celebrations. If you missed our recently posted video that reviewed the successes we had in 2023, you can watch it here.
It’s been a banner year for the Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589. We’re immensely proud of our dedicated Local 589 brothers and sisters and our collective efforts to keep Massachusetts moving. Click here to take a look back down the tracks at another successful year.
The application for the International Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Scholarship for 2024-2205 is now available. This year’s scholarships are in remembrance of former International President Emeritus James La Sala, who passed away on October 8, 2022. This year, the program will consist of five scholarships each in the amount of $8,000.00. In addition, a $2,000.00,…
Please join the Local 589 Executive Board in wishing our International Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) President John A. Costa a happy birthday! Thank you John for your steadfast leadership during challenging times to make our union stronger. #ATUStrongerTogether
Happy first night of Hanukkah to all our union brothers and sisters, riders, and their families who celebrate! #hanukkah2023
Dear Brothers and Sisters, This Thanksgiving, we are thankful for Governor Healey and General Manager Eng for their commitment to working collaboratively with our union and for their strong support of our public transportation system. Our new contract, which included wage increases and recognition of longevity, was the first step in our efforts to fix…
We’re excited to announce that the fall edition of Carmen’s Quarterly is now available! You can read the newsletter online now, or check your mailbox for the print copy in the coming days. This edition includes highlights from our annual Golf Tournament, the MBTA’s 46th Annual Bus Roadeo, a celebration of our new contract, and…
The regular meeting of the membership will be held on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at the Boston Teachers Union, 180 Mount Vernon Street, Dorchester, MA. The regular order of business will be transacted. The morning session will start at 10am and the evening session at 8pm. The following cases are recommended for arbitration: Rodney Pierre-Louis #472075 …
Municipal elections are being held TODAY (Nov. 7) in several Massachusetts communities. Polls are open from 7am to 8pm ET. Below is a list of pro-union, pro-transit candidates our union has endorsed. All members, retirees, and their families are encouraged to support these candidates. Click here if you are unsure where to vote. City of Boston:…
Thank you to all our members at the MBTA Quincy Bus Garage who took time to say hello and share their thoughts on the MBTA and our union with the execuitve board. Thank you for all you do to keep our city moving! Click here to see more photos from the visit.
Looking for money for your child’s college education? As a member in good standing, your child (graduating high school seniors) may be eligible for the following scholarships: 2024 National ATU Scholarship: Awards: Five $8,000 scholarships are awarded each year. A sixth $2,000 scholarship is available for award to an applicant who will attend a technical or…
This week, the Local 589 Executive Board served as delegates to the biannual constitutional convention of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO. In addition to informative panel discussions and meeting with some of the top political officials in the state, 589 was proud to support Chrissy Lynch as she was elected to become the first female President of…
Congratulations to Jamel Mullgrave who was elected Charlestown/Salem Street Barn Captain today. Thank you to Bill Hubacheck for putting your name on the ballot and for running a great race.