State House News Service | By Andy Metzger | Oct. 3, 2017 Boston, MA – Three lawmakers whose votes helped usher in a new era of privatization at the MBTA urged their colleagues on Monday to start rolling back outsourcing powers they granted the T two years ago. There are just under nine…
Want to help Puerto Rico? Now you can. See the attached flyer. Our union brother and Barn Captain Jose Cruz said people can drop off supplies at Cabot and he will bring the items to this drop off location. The deadline is Oct. 8. All help is appreciated!!!
Brothers and Sisters, We are reaching out today, asking you to help one of our members, Barry Norton. Barry has been a member of the Boston Carmen’s Union for 13 years, he currently works out of Riverside as a Green Line repairman. On July 12, Barry’s 23 year-old son was diagnosed with leukemia. Barry and his…
Tuesday Sept. 26, 2017, is election day in the City of Boston. Local 589 is proud to endorse and urges all our members, their families, and their friends who live in Boston to support the following candidates: Boston Mayor Martin Walsh: Marty has been a true friend to Local 589 as a State Representative and…
Congrats to our newly elected barn captains: Katie Mullen, barn captain of SMI and maintenance, and Aimee Daluz, barn captain of South Hampton.
Monday, September 18, 2017 Jimmy O’Brien, Boston Carmen’s Union Testimony Good afternoon. Thank you, Chairman McGee, Chairman Straus and members of the committee for the opportunity to testify today. My name is Jimmy O’Brien, I am the President of the Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589. The Boston Carmen’s Union is the largest of 28 unions…
Hats off to our union brothers and sisters who competed in this year’s annual MBTA Bus Roadeo, especially Reynaldo Beato who took the top place for the second year in a row. WBUR had a great piece on the event. Click here to listen it.
Commonwealth Magazine | By State Sen. John F. Keenan | Sept. 10, 2017 WE’RE ALL GUILTY OF IT. Something breaks in the house that needs to be replaced by a trained professional, but instead of making the proper investment we glue, tape, and tie pieces back together just to repeat the quick fix in the…
Bus and subway operators, check out options for the new MBTA uniforms and tell us what you think. See the attached schedule.
On Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017, please consider voting for Local 589’s endorsed candidate for Mayor of Lynn – Tom McGee. For more information, visit ww.mcgeeforlynn.com.
Below is the 2017 Supplemental Benefits Enrollment Schedule for Local 589. Please call National Group Protection (NGP) with any enrollment questions at (800) 344-9016.
Commonwealth Magazine | By James O’Brien | Sep 1, 2017 THREE YEARS BEFORE BOSTON opened America’s first subway, railway workers were the catalyst for labor being recognized with a federal holiday. In 1894 George Pullman, facing financial pressure, cut the pay of workers and laid off many on his Chicago Railway. Many workers went on…
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Below is a short video about the International ATU’s Campaign to Fix Driver Workstations, which we encourage you to watch. In the video, International ATU President Larry Hanley explains how he is looking for all locals, including Local 589, to approve a “Resolution to End Fatalities and Injuries Resulting From Poor Bus…
A lot of well-deserved praise has been bestowed on our brothers and sisters with the Boston, State and MBTA Police Departments for their efforts to carryout a safe rally yesterday and keep our city safe. However, we would also like to thank all our members who helped the over 40k people get safely in and out…
Below is the 2017 Supplemental Benefits Enrollment Schedule for Local 589. Please call National Group Protection (NGP) with any enrollment questions at (800) 344-9016. Location Enrollment Dates Albany Street Garage September 14 – 15 Alewife Yard September 6 – 8 Arborway Yard September 6 – 8 Ashmont September 6 – 8 Bennett Garage September…