Here are the results from today’s election. Congrats to the winners who will represent us at the convention. Thank you to all those who put their names on the ballot and all those who came out to vote.
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Senator Sal DiDomenico has asked our union to March with him TOMORROW (6/12) in the Bunker Hill Day Parade. If interested, please show up at Bunker Hill Community College (250 New Rutherford Ave., Charlestown, MA 02129) parking lot 1 at 11:00am. They will have a trolley for people that don’t want to walk,…
Mark your calendars! The election to pick delegates from our union to go to the ATU’s 60th International Convention is Monday, June 13, 2022, from 9am to 9pm at the Boston Teachers Union Hall (180 Mt Vernon St, Dorchester, MA 02125). Below is a sample ballot.
All Local 589 members and retirees are encouraged to attend this meet and greet with Diana DiZoglio, our endorsed candidate for Massachusetts State Auditor. We need to support those who have and will continue to support our union. If you have any questions, please call the union hall. In solidarity, Executive Board Boston Carmen’s Union, Local…
We are excited to announce that the latest issue of the Carmen’s Quarterly is now available! Read online or read the print edition when it hits your mailbox. Local 589’s Spring Newsletter includes updates on the new GLX Green Line Extension, our work to protect transit workers, as well as important information on our upcoming…
The nomination for delegates and alternates for the 60th International ATU Convention and Election of International Officers shall take place at a special meeting of the Local 589 Executive Board on Monday, May 9 at the union hall (50 Federal Street, Boston, MA). Nominations shall be in order from 9am until 9pm.
Today, we commemorate Workers’ Memorial Day, marking the passage of the Occupational Safety and Health Act which granted every worker the right to a safe job. Workers’ Memorial Day is dedicated to remembering those who have fallen ill, become injured, or died due to unsafe working conditions. As we remember those we have lost, we…
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…
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…
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…
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…