Last night, several members of the executive board represented Local 589 at an event for our friend State Senator Sal DiDomenico. A number of our endorsed candidates (Maura Healey, Diana DiZoglio) were also in attendance. Click here to see some more photos form the event on our Facebook page. Whether you vote early or on…
Section 30: “A member to be nominated for any office in this Local Union must be present “at the Union Office” unless such member be confined through illness to her or his home or hospital or out of town on legitimate business. No member shall be a candidate for more than one office at any election.”…
Brothers and Sisters, Early voting is now open in Massachusetts through November 4. Early voting allows you to avoid long lines and cast your ballot when it’s convenient for you. Early voting locations and times vary by community. Check your community’s early voting location and schedule here. Whether you vote early or on Election Day, make your…
Brothers and Sisters, Below are stand outs for two of our endorsed candidates (State Senator Pat O’Connor and State Representative James M. Murphy). Please feel free to bring a friend or family member. NORWELL STAND OUT: Who: State Senator Pat O’Connor When: this Thursday (10/27) from 3 to 5pm Where: Queen Anne’s Plaza/Corner, Hingham/Norwell Line.…
Brothers and Sisters, Many of you have asked how you can support our endorsed candidates win their elections on Nov. 8. Below are two volunteer events that are happening this Saturday. Please feel free to bring your friends and family. LABOR WALK IN DORCHESTER: When: Saturday, 10/22 at 9:00am Who: Attorney General Maura Healey, Mayor…
We’re happy to announce that the latest edition of Carmen’s Quarterly is now available! You can read online now, or check your mailbox for the print copy in the coming days. This edition provides important information on how to vote in the upcoming election, celebrates the 125 anniversary of the Boston subway, and recognizes one…
Brothers and Sisters, As many are aware, negotiations with MBTA management on retirement issues are ongoing and 589 has filed a recent lawsuit to help ensure those talks continue and that the prior arbitrators recommendations are not applied and are negotiated. As recently as Friday, it was agreed to continue those talks and the parties…
It was a great day for our union brothers and sisters to come together for a little golf while raising more than $20,000 for Local 589’s Committee on Political Education or COPE. Thank you to all our sponsors whose generous support paid for the entire event. Click here to see photos from the event on…
Congrats to the 50+ operators that competed in yesterday’s 2022 bus roadeo, especially Brother Saul Granados who took first place. Click here to see more photos on our Local 589’s Facebook page. Special thanks to Brother Jordan King for sharing his photos with us.
Dear Brothers and Sisters, For those who were not able to attend last night’s union meeting, I announced some good news. The retro payments that the MBTA was going to start taking back on Sept. 2nd was negotiated and the money will no longer be taken out of your paychecks. If you have any questions,…
Yesterday, Local 589 President Jim Evers was honored to be invited to be a part of the labor delegation that welcomed President Biden to Boston to discuss the passage of the president’s bipartisan infrastructure bill, which authorizes up to $108 billion for public transportation – the largest federal investment in public transportation in the nation’s…
A great day was had by all this past Sunday at the first ever Local 589 Family Fun Day at Canobie Lake Park. We hope all the members had a great day of fun with their families while connecting with other Local 589 families. Big thank you to all the volunteers (Jeff Medeiros, Lisa Wood…
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Local 589 and the MBTA have reached a settlement in the payroll errors lawsuit. Prior to the matter being finalized, there is an opportunity for Local 589 members to review the terms of the settlement. Click here to view the terms of the settlement and a list of the members entitled…
Today, September 6, is Primary Election Day in Massachusetts. This is your chance to make your vote, and your voice heard. Click here for a list of candidates Local 589 has endorsed. Polls will be open from 7 am to 8 pm. Find your polling place at WhereDoIVoteMA.com. Elections impact everything from public transportation to…
We were in talks with management throughout the day yesterday until late in the evening and have received a commitment from the MBTA to continue negotiating next week over the previously mentioned retirement matters. We have made progress even as recently as late yesterday to mitigate the impact of recent arbitration proceedings, but our efforts…