Good Morning 589 Fathers, Tomorrow (Father’s Day) and this weekend is all about you. Although the work of a transit professional is one of the hardest jobs, you carry it out each and every day with dedication and professionalism. Though you’re seldom thanked, know that your family and your union family appreciate your work. Thank…
On Monday, June 24th the membership will be asked to vote for 16 of those nominated to represent us as delegates at the 2019 ATU Convention. Voting will take place at the BTU Hall from 9am to 9pm. Identification will be required.
BOSTON (WHDH) – Unlike last weekend’s Green Line derailment, the Red Line train that derailed Tuesday morning near the JFK/UMass station was not the result of operator error, the head of the MBTA said Friday. “Right now we are able to rule out any signs of foul play or operator error,” MBTA General Manager Steve…
Good Afternoon 589 Family, We had another tough day today. But once again, 589 members rose to the occasion. It’s truly amazing to see the unity among our brothers and sisters when faced with adversity. You keep Massachusetts moving through traffic, construction on every corner, inclement weather, and unpredictable events. Great job today to all…
Good Evening Brothers and Sisters, Nominations for the 2019 ATU Convention are now complete. Thirty-five members (26 listed in the attached photo and the rest below) have all stepped up to the plate to make a positive impact in our union. Those not included in the attached photo include the following: Beatrice Dicks Bobby Bond…
Good Afternoon 589 Family, As all of you know, an unfortunate incident took place on the Green Line yesterday. First, please keep the operator and all passengers involved in your thoughts and prayers. Before we jump to any conclusions, please understand that the incident is under investigation. In the meantime, it’s imperative that all operating personnel…
Boston Globe | Steve Annear | June 7, 2019 A bus driver for the MBTA is being hailed this week for his quick thinking and compassion, after he pulled over on a busy road during a recent shift to help a 10-year-old girl who had been reported missing earlier that day. Michael Clooney, who has…
Transit Bus Drivers (present or past) with a CDL and a P endorsement are invited to participate in an important study sponsored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This study is being conducted by a team of human factors professionals from the Volpe National Transportation Systems Center in Cambridge, MA. It will take approximately…
Commonwealth Magazine | Andy Metzger | Jun 5, 2019 DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS in the House voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to pass a bill backed by all of the state’s public-sector unions that would restore some labor power that had been sapped by a controversial US Supreme Court decision. In a 5-4 ruling last year, the court sided…
One of the many examples of our union brothers and sisters going above and beyond. Keep up the great work! #589Pride
What to be a delegate to the 59th Annual ATU International Convention? Now is your chance. See the attached sheet for more information.
Today, with gratitude in our hearts, we honor the men and women in uniform who lost their lives in service to our nation. #MemorialDay2019 #NeverForget
Congrats to our union brother Willis Rose on competing in the American Public Transportation Association’s 2019 International Roadeo. Although he didn’t come in first place, he’s a winner to us. Please join us in congratulating him on a good effort as well as thank him for representing us. #589Pride
Please join us in congratulating the following Local 589 members who completed programs in union organizing, operations, communications, and others at the Labor Guild: Katharine Mullen, Patrick Cullen, Shawn Dwyer, Chuck Stevens, Jae Cho, Stacey Charisse Butler-gardner, Monique Triplett, Anthony Lucas, Javon Langford, and Marcus Taylor. Working families are under constant threat from anti-union corporate…
Last Tuesday, the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) and the entire labor movement lost a trailblazing leader and working class champion – ATU International President Lawrence J. “Larry” Hanley. Please join us for a moment of silence TOMORROW (5/14) at 10 a.m. as we remember our union brother. Under Hanley’s leadership, the ATU was transformed into one of…