Over the past year as COVID-19 raged across Massachusetts and our state’s infection rates were among the nation’s highest, MBTA workers showed just how essential we are. You courageously worked day after day to ensure that the Commonwealth’s transportation system kept operating. You did so even when there was a lack of PPE being provided.…
The executive board and all the members of the Boston Carmen’s Union, Local 589 are shocked and saddened at the senseless shooting that occurred today in San Jose, CA. Our thoughts and prayers are with our sisters, brothers, and their families at Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), Local 265. A disaster relief fund has been set…
Congrats to our union brother and former Boston Carmen’s Union President Stephan MacDougall on his well-deserved appointment as ATU International Vice President. The executive board and members of Local 589 wish you the best of luck in your new position. Below is the press release issued by the ATU. MAY 20 ATU International Representative Stephan MacDougall…
Don’t miss our 2021 Annual Boston Carmen’s Union Golf Tournament on Friday, September 10 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 $150 per…
There will be a Special Election to have another Barn Captain for Bennett Garage Bus Garage. Nominations will be held at the Union Office at 295 Devonshire Street on Monday, May 10, 2021 from 9am to 9pm. The Primary Election will take place at the Bennett Street Garage on Monday, May 17, 2021, between the …
The Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589, issued the following fact check and clarification in response to the recent arraignment of a Paul Revere Transportation bus driver for kidnapping and assault in Winthrop. “We at the Boston Carmen’s Union condemn this recent act of violence that took place on the 713 bus line on Saturday night.…
Dear Active Members and Retirees, The Trustees of the Health & Welfare Trust Fund, Vice President Bill Berardino and Assistant Secretary Karen Maxwell, are proud to announce new dental and vision benefits for active members and retirees. You should have received a package in the mail about these new benefits. If you did not see it,…
Dear Brothers and Sisters, We are happy and proud to announce that Local 589 will be taking over the Lechmere shuttle work (7pm to close) from Academy. Let’s continue to take back work that is ours and protect the work. Thank you for all you do! If you have any questions or concerns, please call the…
Dear Bothers & Sisters, We are proud to announce victory! Beginning next rating, the MBTA will be returning bus service to the 18 and 55 bus routes out of Cabot, the 52 bus route out of the Arborway, and the 68 bus route out of Bennett. Lynn operators will also pick up an extended version…
As you may know, Local 589 is pursuing a payroll lawsuit against the Authority based on the many issues people have had with the state payroll system. Regardless of whether or not your issues have been resolved, we want to hear from you. Please fill in your information (address, badge number, etc.) so we can…
Congrats to Mayor Marty Walsh who was confirmed as Secretary of Labor! Thank you Marty for your unwavering support for transit workers and public transportation. We look forward to your leadership at the Labor Department. Walsh will be tasked with implementing the Biden administration’s agenda at the department, which includes stricter workplace safety enforcement and…
Today is Transit Employee Appreciation Day. In honor of the hard work our members do all year, and especially through COVID-19, we’d like to share our appreciation in this video dedicated to you. Enjoy!
Yesterday, Gov. Baker announced that essential transit workers and other frontline workers will be eligible for the COVID-19 Vaccine beginning Monday. Watch WCVB Channel 5 Boston’s story on the announcement, including an interview with Boston Carmen’s Union President Jim Evers. Click on the video below to watch now.
Dear Brothers and Sisters, The good news is that the U.S. Congress and the newly-elected Biden-Harris Administration are providing about a billion dollars in COVID relief aid to the MBTA as part of the historic American Rescue Plan. The bad news? Governor Charlie Baker and the MBTA are ignoring this promising news and saying they…
With the MBTA cutting 20 percent of its T service and several bus routes after receiving $1 billion in federal aid, Congressman Stephen Lynch said that he and the rest of the Transportation Committee plan to have “some hard discussions with the MBTA and with the governor.”