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…
Join us in congratulating all our union brothers and sisters who competed in today’s 2019 MBTA Bus Roadeo — especially seven-time champion Willis Rose who took first place. This year was one of the biggest turnouts in awhile with 49 competitors in all. #WeMoveMA #589Pride Thanks to Jordan King for the photo.
Assistant Secretary Marcus Talyor and Barn Captain Scott Page welcomed 13 new brothers and sisters at Green Line Riverside to our union. “The labor movement did not diminish the strength of the nation but enlarged it. By raising the living standards of millions, labor miraculously created a market for industry and lifted the whole nation…
Local 589’s Delegates seen here with International ATU President John Costa at the 59th Annual ATU International Convention in Las Vegas, NV. Click here to see a recap video on Facebook that was produced by our International ATU. #OneATU #UnionStrong
Congratulations to Green Line Motorman Joe Lynch on his first place win in today’s rail rodeo. Joe will be representing the MBTA and Local 589 at the international rail rodeo in San Francisco next summer. In addition to Joe, Rohan Surujbally and Brian McDonough came in second and third place. Great job by everyone who…
State House News Service | Michael P. Norton | September 18, 2019 Gov. Charlie Baker’s veto of a union-backed collective bargaining dues bill was easily overturned Wednesday in the House, as all but one Republican lawmaker deserted the governor and joined Democrats in backing the so-called Janus bill. Baker’s override did not trigger any debate…
In report released today, the MBTA cited a broken axle damaged by a ground ring as the cause of a June 11 Red Line derailment at the JFK/UMass stop. In response to the report, Local 589’s President Jimmy O’Brien issued the following statement that the MBTA should have invested more in personnel and testing before…
There is a job opening for a vault agent at the MBTA that is affiliated with our union. For more information or to apply for this position, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mbta/jobs/2571291/vault-agent. Please share with those who may be interested in applying for it.
On September 9, 1919, more than 1,100 Boston Police officers went on strike for fair wages, decent working conditions and their right to organize. Boston’s policemen were paid less than most of the city’s skilled laborers, and had not had a raise in decades. Normal shifts ranged from ten to thirteen hours. Required to be…
By Star-Ledger Guest Columnist | Sep 2, 2019 By John Costa Once thought to be on their dying breath, unions in the United States are bouncing back, driven by immense public interest in combating income inequality and creating a better and fairer experience for current and future generations of Americans. As the international president of the…
We’d like to wish all our members and their families a safe and happy Labor Day weekend. Special shout out to all those who have to work – thank you! While Labor Day is often celebrated as the end of summer and the beginning of school, it is also a good day to remember those…
Dear 589 Family, More often than normal, we’re seeing our brothers and sisters pass away on the job or slightly after retirement. Our health should be our top priority, which is why it’s imperative to recognize the many signs our body gives us when something just doesn’t seem right. Regular checkups with your doctor is…