As part of the recently approved pension agreement, the MBTA is rehiring retired, former bus employees on a part-time basis in order to help address staffing challenges. Click here to learn more about this program and how to apply for open positions.
Thank you to all our sponsors and players for making last Friday’s annual golf tournament at Brookmeadow Country Club in Canton a huge success. As usual, a great day was had by all that attended. The tournament provides union brothers and sisters the opportunity to have fun while building up Local 589’s COPE (Committee on…
Today, we remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost on 9-11, including our former union brother Gerard “Jerry” Dewan. After high school, Jerry worked for the MBTA as an Arborway driver before moving to New York to pursue his dream of becoming a firefighter. His company, Ladder 3, was the first to rush into the burning…
Happy Labor Day to all of our dedicated members who help keep our city moving day in and day out. Labor Day is a reminder of the tremendous progress achieved by the labor movement. This year’s celebration is extra special, as it comes right after our recent contract ratification, which secured a pay raise and…
Today, the MBTA’s Board of Directors approved the tentative agreement between the T and Local 589 aimed at improving frontline employee retention and recruitment. Watch the video below for highlights from yesterday’s announcement with Governor Maura Healey.
Today, President Jim Evers and members of Boston Carmen’s ATU Local 589 joined Governor Maura Healey, MassDOT Secretary and CEO Gina Fiandaca, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) General Manager and CEO Phillip Eng, and MBTA officials to announce a tentative new labor agreement aimed at improving frontline employee retention and recruitment at the MBTA. The…
Employee retention at heart of new labor deal for largest union at MBTA The four-year agreement between ATU Local 589 and MBTA seeks to bolster MBTA workforce numbers BOSTON, MA: Governor Maura Healey, Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) officials, MBTA officials, and members of Boston Carmen’s ATU Local 589 will host a press availability on…
This morning, at a special meeting of the membership, the members in attendance unanimously voted to ratify an agreement with the MBTA. The Executive Board is very pleased with the contract and we appreciate the ongoing efforts of our members to Build a Better T. If anyone has questions regarding the terms of this agreement,…
With high temperatures and brutal humidity across North America, our members are facing dangerous conditions on the job. Here are tips to help stay safe on the job this summer. #heatstressprevention
Unions and the idea of independence go hand-in-hand as workers gain more freedom and a voice by organizing their workplaces. When you shop for your July 4th get-together, choose union-made products from ethical companies that treat workers fairly. #independanceday #4thofjuly2023
One of the executive board’s many jobs is to represent our union at events and fundraisers for our friends. Below are photos of the executive board at recent events for State Representative Dan Ryan, Fred Happel Councilor-at-Large, and the National Postal Mail Handlers Union Local 301 of New England. Also in the photos are State…
The 2023 Annual Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589 Golf Tournament is officially SOLD OUT. If you didn’t get to play this year, we hope to see you next year. Any questions, contact Bill Berardino at wberardino@carmensunion.org or 617-542-8212.
Today, Local 589 President Jim Evers hosted the summer meeting of the New England Joint Legislative Conference. Comprised of Locals from across New England, the Joint Conference was joined by ATU Local 689 from Washington DC; ATU Local 113 from Toronto; and by International ATU Vice Presidents Richard Murphy, Steve MacDougall, and Mark Henry. Over…
Two years ago today, we lost 10 of our Local 265-San Jose, CA brothers to a senseless act of gun violence. We will never forget them or the heartbroken families and friends they left behind. Like us, our Local 265 brothers were just looking to do their jobs and help people get to their destinations…