Dear Brothers and Sisters, Tomorrow is Election Day and several of our endorsed candidates could use some sign holders at the polls throughout the day.Rep. Tram Nguyen, Eighteenth Essex District (Andover, Boxford, North Andover, and Tewksbury). Click here to sign up for a shift to hold a sign.Rep. Dave Robertson, Nineteenth Middlesex District (Tewksbury, Wilmington). Below are the places they…
Over the last few months, Local 589 members have been holding signs for our endorsed candidates. In this photo, Local 589 President Jim Evers, Rapid Transit/AFC Delegate Roudy Jean, and Barn Captain Bob Barclay we’re in Rockland yesterday holding signs for Emmanuel Dockter for State Representative. Click here to see some other photos from yesterday.…
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Yesterday, we had our first meeting with an arbitrator to ask for an emergency injunction to stop how the MBTA conducts roster picking. We had two full days of testimony this week and may meet again in the future. We understand the implementation of roster picking and the delayed rollout of…
Below are the candidates Local 589 has endorsed for the state general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. All members, retirees, and their families are encouraged to support Local 589’s endorsed candidates. Click here if you are unsure where to vote. President/Vice President: Joe Biden/Kamala Harris United States Senate: Ed Markey Massachusetts Senate: Anne Gobi, Worcester,…
“Strong unions helped to build the American middle class… Now more than ever, when so many of you have been working on the frontlines throughout this pandemic helping to keep our country running, you deserve a President who will have your back and fight every day on your behalf.” — Democratic Presidential nominee and former…
Click here to see photos from last week’s e-board visits to the Quincy Bus Garage and Reservoir Carhouse. The e-board would like to thank all the members who took time to say hello and talk with them. #OneUnion #WeMoveMA
In the midst of the pandemic, the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) gave extensions on license renewals for IDs that expired in March, April, May, June, July and August. The RMV is now beginning to go back to normal. Motorists with licenses expiring in October and beyond will not be given an extension. If…
Local 589 members will have the opportunity to participate in the union-sponsored supplemental benefits program (October 22-30, 2020), which includes the following supplemental benefits: • Accident Insurance – pays for injuries & treatments resulting from an accident • Critical Illness Insurance – pays a lump sum benefit if you suffer from a critical illness such…
Today, many of you received e-mail notices referencing password changes to an account for a Local 589 application that is in its final stage of development. Please ignore these notices as they were sent in error. Once the application is finalized and we are ready to launch, we will let you know so you can…
This year’s annual golf tournament was another success. Local 589 members, members from other unions on the T, and friends filled all the foursomes at what has become the Carmen’s major membership event. Funds raised from the golf tournament go to support Local 589’s political and legislative efforts to improve conditions for MBTA workers. “We…
This past weekend, ATU International President John Costa led a discussion with the former Vice President on his campaign and his policies on transit and other issues important to ATU members and all working families. Click here to watch.
Today in Everett we gathered to remember and celebrate the life of Bernadin Etienne. To his family, he was a father, a spouse, a friend, or a loved one. To us, he was a union brother. In our union we use the term “brother” as a term of endearment. It’s the way we recognize the…
“This morning, the Boston Carmen’s Union lost a long-time member of our Union and MBTA family. This was a tragic accident, our condolences are with the family and friends of Bernadin Etienne during this difficult time. As always, the Union remains focused on supporting our members and Bernadin’s family. We will work with the MBTA…
To All Local 589 Members The current Working Contract expires June 30, 2010. The Union and the Authority will meet and exchange proposals for the next Working Agreement (Contract). Any Member wishing to submit a Contract Proposal for the Working Agreement must put it in writing and submit it (via U.S. Mail, E-mail, or Fax)…
“We’re all in this together!” is a rallying cry that has brought our members together, in service to the public, for more than a century. Carmen’s Union members moved the people of Greater Boston through the flu pandemic of 1918 just as we have through the COVID-19 pandemic this year. A Boston Globe story from…