Boston Carmen’s Union members will have the opportunity to participate in the union-sponsored supplemental benefits program September 4 – 13, 2019. Local 589 members will have access to the following supplemental benefits: Accident Insurance – pays for injuries & treatments resulting from an accidentCritical Illness Insurance – pays a lump sum benefit if you suffer from a critical illness…
Good Morning and Happy Monday 589 Family! Another sweltering week is ahead of us so please continue to drink lots of fluids and, where you can, stay cool. Plan to see more pedestrians and bicyclists along your routes given the nicer weather so please stay alert. Thanks for keeping Massachusetts moving and have a safe…
Earlier this week, two of our union brothers, Anthony Atkinson and Serge Ambroise, prevented a man from committing suicide by touching the third rail at Forest Hills (MBTA station). If it hadn’t been for Anthony’s awareness and strength to pull the man out of the pit and if Serge hadn’t rushed to the aide of…
All Local 589 members, who are not working, as well as retirees are encouraged to stand with our brothers and sisters of ATU Local 1548 at a strike rally on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at 12 – 3 p.m., on the steps of the Massachusetts State House. The Vineyard Transit Authority (VTA) offers bus service…
Hats off to our union sister Lumarie Sostre for going above and beyond ─ as so many of our members do each and every day ─ to find and return a lost toy pig to the grateful arms of a tearful little girl. You rock! #589Pride #Kindness
We get a lot of positive tweets on Twitter. Below is one from a nice lady on Facebook. Just another example of the many acts of kindness the men and women of Local 589 carry out each and every day on the MBTA. Hats off to our union brother for his act of kindness and to Laura…
Good Afternoon 589 Family, It has been a rainy couple of months, but summer is starting to heat up. Let’s be mindful of the heat and humidity by drinking lots of fluids and staying hydrated. Although there is a lot of negativity surrounding the T right now, all we can do — as the Patriots…
Commonwealth Magazine | Andy Metzger | July 3, 2019 A VIDEO OF the Red Line derailment on June 11 from the vantage point of the JFK/UMass Station shows the Braintree-bound train coming into view around a slight curve when a big flash occurs toward the rear of the train. The Boston Carmen’s Union put some of…
WBUR | By Zeninjor Enwemeka | June 27, 2019 Boston-area voters are really frustrated with transportation — and they don’t like how the MBTA has been handled by state leaders, according to a new WBUR poll (topline results, crosstabs). Compared with five years ago, just 4% of survey respondents say it’s gotten easier to get around the region.…
We know there are a lot of questions pertaining to recent news about the MBTARF and, as a result, there is misinformation being shared. First and foremost, we have not, in any way, entered into the state pension system. Additionally, it does not affect your pension benefits or eligibility in any way. The MBTARF Board…
Today, Local 589 President Jimmy O’Brien, Delegate Pat Hogan, Delegate Jim Donovan, Delegate Mike Keller, and Delegate Allen Lee represented the Boston Carmen’s Union at a celebration honoring the life of our dear departed friend and International ATU President Larry Hanley. RIP Larry and thank you for your leadership and for dedicating your life to…
Here are the official results from today’s election. Thank you to all those who ran and voted. Win or lose our union is best served when more take ownership and get involved. Congrats to the winners—learn a lot and represent us well at the convention! For those who were unsuccessful, read this quote by President…
Boston Globe | Lauren Fox | June 22, 2019 Ryan Collins was on the Green Line Tuesday afternoon when he heard a friendly, familiar voice crackling over the intercom. He decided to share his good fortune. “He’s back at it again,” the 28-year-old texted a friend. MBTA drivers aren’t generally a chatty bunch, at least…
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Election Day for the 2019 ATU Convention is Monday, June 24th from 9am to 9pm at the BTU Hall. It’s imperative you exercise your right to vote. Thirty-five candidates have stepped forward to represent our local at the convention — which is not an easy thing to do. You have a total of up to…
Please join us in congratulating Boston Carmen Union’s basketball team that competed in this weekend’s 2019 ATU International Basketball Tournament in Duncanville, Texas. Our team battled against a dozen teams from all across the country (New York, Toronto, Atlanta, and Chicago) and finished second. We are so proud of them! Seen in this photo: Keenan…