As Carmen’s members, we are not only transit operators but also transit riders. We know more than anyone that public transportation is essential for our livelihoods, our communities, and the riders we serve. National Get On Board Day was established in 2019 to create awareness and educate communities across the country on the importance and…
Happy Earth Day to all Carmen’s Local 589 members! As public transit workers, we help protect our planet each day. Public transportation saves fuel, limits air pollution, and reduces Boston’s carbon footprint, which brings us one step toward resisting climate change. Thank you for choosing to serve your communities as public transit workers and for…
Good Morning Everyone, Earlier this month, the union was notified about a payroll error made by the MBTA. While the retro checks issued to you on April 1st were supposed to be based on the period of 7/1/21 to 1/15/22, the MBTA added hours worked in late January and February to their calculations. This, in…
Don’t miss our 2022 Annual Boston Carmen’s Union Golf Tournament on Friday, September 9, 2022, at the Brookmeadow Country Club, 100 Everendon Rd, Canton, MA 02021. Shotgun start at 8:00 a.m. Awards ceremony and Texas-Style Barbecue immediately following the tournament with BBQ chicken, steak tips, sides, and salads. Open bar for one hour. Cost is…
This past Sunday, streetcar motorperson Rhea DeSilva noticed something unusual about the tracks at Packard’s Corner as she made her way westbound towards BC. She attempted to get a hold of her dispatcher, but noticed an oncoming train on the eastbound track. Fearing the worst, she flagged down the other train and informed its operator…
In light of today’s attack on the New York City subway system, we stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters at TWU Local 100. Transit workers play an essential role in keeping their communities safe, and our hearts and prayers go out to those affected and their families.
Happy Transit Employee Appreciation Month to our outstanding members! This month, we would like to recognize all that our members do to keep Boston moving. You are all essential in keeping Bostonians connected to friends, family, and opportunities and ensuring the safety and well-being of our communities, especially during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This year,…
Today, I joined Local 589 Light Rail Delegate Scott Page and the Executive Board in . I want to acknowledge the hard work of all of our members who made this extension a reality. I am even more excited about the new jobs and promotional opportunities that this line will create for our members, both…
Carmen’s Local 589 is proud to promote the diversity of our workforce year-round, but this month, we’d like to acknowledge the contributions and achievements of our union sisters especially. Just like Rosie the Riveter, the women of Carmen’s Local 589 step up and get the job done when duty calls, and we’re proud to support…
We are proud to announce that the Winter 2022 edition of ‘Carmen’s Quarterly,’ Local 589’s newsletter, is now available! Read it online here or check your mailbox for the print edition. The newest edition features our endorsement of Maura Healey for Governor, our trip to Washington, D.C. to witness the historic Infrastructure Bill signing, and…
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Since 1936, the men and women of the Boston Carmen’s Union, Local 589 have operated and maintained a network of trackless trolleys in and around Belmont, Boston, Cambridge, and Watertown. This Saturday, the last of the legacy trackless trolley lines will operate in regular passenger service on routes 71 and 73 out…
To celebrate International Women’s Day, Local 589 Assistant Secretary Karen Maxwell is putting together a photo collection to highlight the fierce women of our union who are on the frontlines. For the photos, please recreate the iconic Rosie the Riveter pose, a symbol of women’s strength and contributions to the workforce, and wear an ATU shirt or hat,…
Today, Local 589 President Jim Evers and the Executive Board joined members of the Machinists Union, Local 447 who are on strike for a fair contract at Cummins Inc. in Dedham, MA. Members of Local 447 voted to strike after Cummins management insisted on a contract that put into place inconsistent and subjective pay for…
Yesterday, Local 589 President Jim Evers, Assistant Secretary Karen Maxwell, and Rapid Transit/AFC Delegate Roudy Jean attended an event in support of State Senator Michael Brady. During tough times, Sen. Brady has always had our backs. This year, he has an opponent and needs our support. Apart from getting your family and friends to vote for him, please…
Black History Month is not only a time to look back and honor those who have made strides in the Black community, but a time to look around us at history in the making, and look towards the future to recognize changes that still need to be made. Although the COVID-19 pandemic has suspended our…