Brothers and Sisters, As many are aware, Local 589 is currently involved in active and ongoing negotiations with MBTA management over the Pension plan. These discussions and meetings have taken place regularly and the process is continually progressing. The memo of interpretation is an agreement that has already been reached by the parties and remains…
Congratulations to our friend and new Massachusetts Governor-elect Maura Healey. We look forward to working with you and Lt. Governor-elect Driscoll to help working families during these challenging economic times, protect the rights of workers to organize/collectively bargain, and invest in a robust public transit system for the Commonwealth. Thank you to all our members…
Today (11/8) is Election Day and polls are open from 7am to 8pm. Please support our pro-union, pro-transit endorsed candidates, especially Diana DiZoglio for state auditor. Her race is an important one for our union as the state auditor is charged with evaluating privatization proposals. Unlike her Republican opponent, Diana supports the Taxpayer Protection Act (also known…
With two days left before Election Day, members of Local 589 were out again today supporting one of our endorsed candidates—State Representative Jessica Giannino for reelection. On Nov. 8, please support our endorsed candidates who are pro-labor and pro-transit.
Congratulations to the winners as well as all those who competed in today’s Rail Rodeo at Riverside Yard. Click here to see more photos.
With only four days left before Election Day, members of Local 589’s Executive Board were out again today supporting one of our endorsed candidates—Sen. Patrick O’Connor for reelection. Whether you vote early or on Election Day (Nov. 8), make your voice heard and support the pro-labor, pro-transit candidates that value our union and the workers we represent.
Looking for money for your child’s college education? As a member in good standing, your child (graduating high school seniors) can now apply for the 2023 Mass. AFL-CIO Scholarship and the 2023 Union Plus Scholarship. The 2023 National ATU Scholarship is not yet available, but we will let you know as soon as it is…
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…