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…
Today (9/1) is Election Day and polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. statewide. Click here for a list of candidates Local 589 has endorsed. Remember to check your polling place before you vote as some may have been moved to locations better suited to social distancing. #VoteUnion #StatePrimary
Today, we stood out for several political candidates Local 589 has endorsed, such as U.S. Senate candidate Joe Kennedy III, Mass. State Senator Nick Collins, and Norfolk County Sheriff Patrick McDermott. Click here to see more stand out pics on our Facebook page. Click here for a full list of our endorsed candidates. #GOTV #UnionStrong
Local 589 E-board would like to announce that after numerous discussions between the union and the MBTA, this Friday’s payroll will include the difference for members who lost pay due to emergency scheduling. This would not have happened without the union advocating on behalf of the members. For any questions or if you believe your…
Local 589 members who took a COVID-19 leave between April 1st and December 31st of 2020 are entitled to an 80-hour paid leave benefit. Due to the high volume of reported pay discrepancies, the company will be reviewing any errors in COVID-19 leave. If you believe you had an issue, please reach out to your…
Two weeks before the primary election, Local 589’s endorsed candidate U.S. Rep. Joseph Kennedy III is taking aim at U.S. Sen. Ed Markey’s record on racial justice and defending the Kennedy family from what he says are “attacks” from the senator. At a Tuesday press conference, Kennedy was joined by Black leaders from across the…
All Local 589 members, who are not working, and retirees are invited to join us this Friday (8/14) from 3-5pm for a stand out for one of our endorsed candidates – State Senator Patrick O’Connor. The location of the stand out is at 655 Bridge Street, North Weymouth 02191 on 3A across form UHaul. Patrick…
ATTENTION BUS OPERATORS: We need shuttle operators for the Blue Line shuttle this weekend, all shifts. Please contact your desk in your respective area. If we cannot fill this work, we will lose it to a private carrier. The e-board is fighting everyday to protect our work, but we can’t do it alone ─ we need…
Brothers and Sisters, The last few months have been challenging, disappointing at times, and quite simply – hard. Through it all, you have kept working, kept showing up every day and serving the public. Your courage is heroic and has not gone unnoticed. For our riders who rely on us to get to work or…
Below are the candidates Local 589 has endorsed for the state general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. This list will be updated periodically as new endorsements are made. All members, retirees, and their families are encouraged to support Local 589’s endorsed candidates. Click here if you are not registered to vote, are unsure where to vote,…
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Want to help Local 589’s endorsed candidate for U.S. Senate Joe Kennedy III? If so, the following are some upcoming stand out opportunities: Tuesday (7/28) @ 4:30pm: Middleton/Danvers (Rt. 62/114 intersection, Middleton) Wednesday (7/29) @ 4:30pm: Peabody (Peabody Square) Thursday (7/30) @ 4:30pm: Ipswich/Northern Essex Co. (Five Corners, Ipswich) Sunday (8/2)…
Today, Local 589’s E-Board had the pleasure of visiting with our members at the Arborway Bus Garage. Click here to see photos from the visit on our Facebook Page. Thank you to all members who took the time say hello, ask questions, and share their concerns with the e-board. If you missed the visit and…