Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all our riders, members, and their families. Special shoutout to our members working through the holidays away from family and friends. Thank you all for the great work you do! #Grateful #Thankful
Thank you to International ATU President John Costa for swearing in our new executive board and barn captains ─ and reminding us that we are ONE ATU! Please join us in congratulating all those who were sworn in last night as well as thank those who served. Click here to see photos from the swearing in…
Don’t miss TOMORROW’S (12/17) monthly union meeting at the BTU Hall as International ATU President John Costa swears in our newly elected executive board and barn captains. The morning session will start at 10:00 a.m. and the evening session at 8:00 p.m. Hope to see you there! In Solidarity, Executive BoardBoston Carmen’s Union, Local 589
“There’s nothing in this report that comes as a surprise to anyone who works for ─ and truly understands ─ the MBTA. Management has made decisions that have compromised safety for far too long. The Boston Carmen’s Union has raised concerns related to MBTA safety for years, both publicly and behind closed doors ─ about…
Below are the results from today’s final election. Congrats to all those who ran. Win or lose, all our champions. Now we move forward as one union. #OneUnion #WeMoveMA
Mark your calendars for Local 589’s Final Election on Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Boston Teachers Union Hall (180 Mt. Vernon Street Dorchester, MA 02125). Attached is a sample ballot. New hires who filled out the necessary paperwork to join the union can also vote. Good luck to…
Results from today’s primary election. Congrats to all those who ran. Win or lose, all our champions. Mark your calendars for the general election on Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, from 9am to 9pm at the Boston Teachers Union Hall.
Attached is sample ballot for Local 589’s Primary Election on Monday, November 18, 2019. Voting is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Boston Teachers Union Hall (180 Mt Vernon St, Dorchester, MA 02125). Good luck to all the candidates and thank you for stepping up and putting your name on the ballot!…
Please join us in welcoming 41 new bus operators who joined our union today. Also in attendance were Assistant Secretary Marcus Taylor, President-Elect James Evers, Financial Secretary/Treasurer James Bradley, Division 3 Delegate Patrick Hogan, and Charlestown Barn Captain Robert Bond. #WeRise #InItTogether
Looking for money for your child’s college education? As a member in good standing, your child (graduating high school seniors) may be eligible for the following scholarships: Massachusetts AFL-CIO Scholarship: Awards: Awardees receive between $500 and $16,000 towards their education. Application/Rules: https://www.massaflcio.org/scholarships. Deadline: December 20, 2019 National ATU Scholarship: Awards: Five $8,000 scholarships are awarded each year. A…
Today (11/5) is Election Day in Massachusetts. All members, retirees, and their families are encouraged to support the pro-union, pro-working family candidates Local 589 has endorsed below. If you are unsure where to vote, click here. If you are not registered to vote, click here. Boston: Andrea Campbell – Boston City Council, District 4 Annissa Essabibi-George – Boston…
Please join us in congratulating the following Local 589 members who graduated from the Labor Guild tonight: Anthony Lucas, Benjamin Carpenter, Charles Stevens, Dion Martin, Javon Langford, Katherine Mullen, Laverne Pina, Marcus Taylor, Michelle Frechette, Patrick Cullen, Raymond Curto, Robert Bond, and Stacy Gardner.
Attention Charlestown and Bennett Operators This is the last call for electronic picking training. Electronic picking for Charlestown and Bennett will begin Friday 11/8. We have EXTENDED coached training at Charlestown Lobby to Wednesday, Nov. 6 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. If you would like to train on your own, please complete your training…
Dear 589 Family, We understand election time can be confusing with so many people campaigning. That is why we wanted to provide you with information about the upcoming elections, including who you can vote for as well as when and where you can vote. Important Dates: Nominations: Monday, November 4, 2019, from 9am till 9pm at the Boston Carmen’s…
Yesterday, the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) lost a revered leader and tireless activist with the passing of International Secretary-Treasurer Oscar Owens after a brief illness. Devoting more than 53 years of his life to the ATU, Owens maintained a fierce desire to continue serving the ATU up until his death. He leaves behind an extraordinary legacy…