Local 589 would like to put a team together to compete in the 2019 ATU International Basketball Tournament. The tournament will be held in Duncanville, Texas, and run from Wednesday, June 12 through Sunday, June 16, 2019. We are in the process of finding a gym to conduct tryouts so stay tuned for more information.…
In a recent article in the Boston Globe (MBTA overtime spending spiked last year), President Jimmy O’Brien set the record straight that the surge in overtime is do to understaffing. Below is his quote from the article. Well, there’s the same amount of work to be done to run and maintain the buses and the…
The Labor Guild and the Labor Guild Youth Caucus are proud to present the Young Workers’ Winter Workshop series. This free four-part event is aimed at millennial workers in the Boston area who are looking to get more involved in the labor movement. The workshop topics are designed to spark discussion and interest about key aspects of…
Attached are the results from tonight’s special primary election. The two candidates (Cruz and Taylor) who received the most votes in the race for assistant secretary will face off in the final election on Wednesday, January 30th, 2019. Make sure to come out and vote. Richard Lee is the new barn captain for Cabot. Congrats…
Ronald Batherwich and his daughter Arianna (8 years old) seen here at tonight’s union meeting. Ronald is a 15-year veteran bus driver out of Cabot. Arianna wears a T uniform, like her father, and attends every meeting. “It’s fun to learn about the union,” said Arianna. #ProudDad #589Pride
2018 Union Dues______________$936.00 Total________________________$936.00 Health Insurance Cost All deductions for your health insurance in 2018 were PRE-TAXED. Therefore, they may not be deducted on your personal taxes. If you should need your health insurance deductions, they would appear on your last payroll stub of 2018. Fraternally, John A. ClancyRecording SecretaryATU Local 589
Happy New Year to all our members and their families. Special thanks to our members who worked last night to help people celebrate safely.
William P. Kelley, 79, of Brockton, passed away peacefully Dec. 26, 2018 at home after a wonderful Christmas Day with his entire family. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and a retired member of the Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589 for the MBTA. Brother Kelley’s wake is this Wednesday (1/2) from…
Wishing all our members, their families, and our riders a merry Christmas and happy holidays. Special thank you to our members working during the holiday to keep our system open, safe, and reliable for our riders. Stay safe!
Congratulations to our union brothers and sisters from Charlestown/Bennett on your retirement! Thank you for your dedicated service. We wish you a long, healthy, and happy retirement. Best wishes on this new chapter in your lives.
Our union brothers and sisters were honored to provide transportation for firefighters and first responders to attend the funeral for fallen Worcester firefighter Christopher Roy. Thank you Chris for your courage, dedication, and selfless public service. May you Rest In Peace. Chris leaves behind a 9-year-old daughter, Ava. Worcester Firefighters IAFF Local 1009 has established…
Dear Members, Please read the letter below and then e-mail it to the following people who have a say in whether this project moves forward: Ed.Flynn@boston.gov Michael.F.Flaherty@boston.gov Nick.Collins@MaSenate.gov Nick.Zaferakis@mail.house.gov Tim.Czerwienski@boston.gov VoteDavidBiele@gmail.com ————————- Dear Sirs, I am writing to you today to express my opposition to the current proposal for 776 Summer Street, the former Boston…
“The MBTA has been busy mapping out its ‘Five Year Plan,’ but what it needs is a viable plan for now and strong leadership who will be in place long enough to make real, systemic changes and worthwhile investments that make a difference. We look forward to working with Steve Poftak going forward to address…
A special election will be held for assistant secretary, and barn captains for the Cabot and Southampton bus garages. The primary election will be held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, and the final election on Wednesday, January 30, 2019. Click here for information.