Boston Globe | By The Editorial Board | February 16, 2021 Just because every day seems like Groundhog Day, because most of our lives seem stuck in a pandemic-generated limbo, is no reason not to plan for the future — to think ahead. That’s what leaders are supposed to do. Last week, the state Senate…
Lowell Sun | By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR | February 11, 2021 The governor’s recent decision to veto desperately needed transportation legislation was the wrong choice, and one that will slow our efforts to recover from the pandemic. And while lawmakers will need to refile legislation to move these essential transit policies forward, we are…
Commonwealth Magazine | Katie Murphy and Karen Y. Chen | Feb 9, 2021 LAST FALL, when the MBTA announced it was planning deep cuts to bus, train, ferry ,and commuter rail service, the opposition was swift and virtually unanimous. Riders, workers, elected officials, and employers raised the alarm that T cuts would make it harder for essential workers to get to their…
The ATU is sad to report retired International Vice President Richard C. Branson passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, in Arizona. “We send our deep felt condolences to the family of retired International Vice President Richard Branson and his sisters and brothers of Boston Carmen’s Union, Local 589,” said ATU International President John…
Dear Brothers and Sisters, As you may know, the Authority is ramping up efforts to begin COVID-19 vaccinations of our workforce through the MBTA’s Occupational Health Services. Information on these efforts has been sent to employees through email and phone message, and posted on the Authority’s website. If you did not see it, the information…
The Boston Carmen’s Union, Local 589 congratulates our friend Mayor Marty Walsh on being nominated by President Joe Biden to head the U.S. Department of Labor. As the first union member to serve in the role in nearly 50 years, we know you are going to do great things for workers and working families across…
This year has been a tough one for so many. At the same time, we saw a focus on community, togetherness, and supporting each other. This is the true spirit of our union. It is the season of giving, and so many in our community are facing challenges this year. The events of 2020 have…
Commonwealth Magazine | Bruce Mohl | Dec 14, 2020 THE MBTA’s Fiscal and Management Control Board approved a series of scaled-back service cuts on Monday and then, in an apparent swipe at Beacon Hill, voted not to raise fares on bus and subway riders until service hours and ridership on those transportation modes return to pre-COVID levels.…
Click on the video below to watch our press conference today with elected officials and other unions to demand an end to proposed MBTA cuts.
Dear Brothers and Sisters, It has been great seeing many of you at our e-board visits around the system. As always, thank you for sharing your thoughts, questions, and concerns with me and the other members of the executive board. Two issues that I have received many questions about are the spring pick money we…
Thank you to all the members who took time to say hello and share their thoughts and concerns with Local 589’s E-Board during yesterday’s visit to the Southampton Garage. Click here to see more photos from the visit.
A new poll from MassINC finds nearly two-thirds (64%) of residents statewide oppose the system-wide service cuts proposed by the MBTA. About as many (66%) would rather the State Legislature give the transit agency more funding to close its budget gap. If the cuts are made, only 36% think it is likely the MBTA will…
Boston Herald | Nov. 19, 2020 | By Erin Tiernan An MBTA station ambassador was stabbed multiple times and is in serious condition after an argument became violent and spilled into Copley Station, police said. MBTA Transit Police said the T employee suffered multiple stab wounds in the 1:15 p.m. attack that started near the…
The e-board would like to thank all the members who took time to say hello and share their thoughts with them during yesterday’s field visit to Boston College Green Line Station. Click here to see more photos from the visit.
If you could not attend today’s rally in person to oppose deep service cuts and layoffs at the MBTA, click here to watch it LIVE on Facebook.