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…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 25, 2023, 3:00 PM EST Contact on behalf of Carmen’s Local 589 (ATU): Christine Lamitina, 617-599-9370, Local589ATU@617mediagroup.com All MBTA bus drivers to gain option for full-time work under new agreement reached between MBTA and Carmen’s Local 589 (ATU) Union hails agreement as one that will benefit riders, community, and will improve worker…
Today, several of our members courageously testified about the physical and verbal assaults they endured while simply doing their jobs. Their testimony was heard by members of the Joint Committee on the Judiciary in support of H.1669, which would impose stricter punishments for those convicted of assaulting public transit workers. If you were unable to attend…
Brothers and Sisters, There is a hearing on Tuesday (5/16) from 1-5 PM at the State House in room in A-2 on H.1669. If passed, this bill would impose stricter punishments for those convicted of assaulting public transit workers. The bill, put forth by State Rep. Joe McGonagle, Jr. of Everett, also includes coughing, spitting, or flinging bodily…
Don’t miss our 2023 Annual Boston Carmen’s Union Golf Tournament on Friday, September 8, 2023, at the Brookmeadow Country Club, 100 Everendon Rd, Canton, MA 02021. Shotgun start at 8:00 a.m. Make your own foursome or enter as a single. Cost is $150 per golfer. Click here to download a registration form, fill it out,…
Local 589 sisters Shateara Battle and Katie Kalugin are co-chairs of the MBTA’s Diversity Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Employee Advisory Council. They are looking for other Local 589 members to join. Click here to learn more about the Council.
Today we celebrated the storied career of 50+ year member Thomas Connolly. Tom, who wrapped up his career with the MBTA last fall, was an icon of the Bennett/North Cambridge district and spent much of his career operating early morning trackless trolley trips on the 71, 72 and 73 routes out of Harvard Square. His…
Boston Globe | By Abby Patkin | March 28, 2023 A Green Line train emerges from the subterranean belly of Kenmore Station, loaded with passengers as it chugs along the Boston College branch at evening rush hour. Operator Wali Holly’s voice crackles over the intercom, giving the usual reminder to request above-ground stops. Then he adds…
ATTENTION ALL BUS AND SUBWAY OPERATORS: All heavy rail districts and the Green Line are seeking operators to sign up for overtime (OT) to provide extra service on Sunday, March 19, 2023, for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. 🍀🚃🚞 🚌Bus operators are encouraged to sign up for shuttle overtime on Sunday as well. Please help us…
Quick thinking and action can prevent tragedy. A brave team of Local 589 members, including two Green Line operators and four Reservoir carhouse repairers, recently showed how our union’s training and dedication saved a woman’s life. When a young woman fell between two train cars, Green Line operators Ashley Torres and Francisco Lazarre immediately hit…
Thank you to all our Local 589 brothers and sisters who attended today’s pension ratification meeting. We had a great turnout. It was a unanimous vote in favor of ratifying the pension agreement. If you missed the meeting and want to know the details of the agreement, please talk to your barn captain or a member of…
Dear Brothers and Sisters, A Special Meeting of the membership will be held this Sunday, March 12, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., at the Boston Teachers Union Hall, 180 Mount Vernon Street, Dorchester, MA. The purpose of this Special Meeting will be for the Membership to VOTE on the PENSION AGREEMENT ONLY. This is a Special Meeting and the only…
This month and always, please join the executive board in celebrating our black and brown union brothers and sisters for all they do to make Local 589 and our transit system great in the face of adversity. Local 589 and the MBTA are better for their hard work, strong voices, and countless contributions. #BlackHistoryMonth #WeAreBlackHistory…
Good Afternoon Brothers & Sisters, Beginning in March, a new safety directive will call for some employees to wear composite boots while working on the MBTA’s right-of-way. To facilitate the implementation of this safety directive, the T is outfitting employees in certain areas with free boots. Some employees have reported being unable to access the…
We’re happy to announce that the latest edition of Carmen’s Quarterly is now available! You can read it online now, or check your mailbox for the print copy in the coming days. This edition highlights our successes from last year, celebrates pro-worker victories in the midterm elections, honors our retiring board members and newly elected…