Later this year, the Supreme Court will make a decision on the Janus v AFSCMEcase, that decision could be a significant next step toward dismantling and weakening public sector unions in this country. But it doesn’t have to be that way. The Supreme Court is expected to rule in favor of Janus, and against Unions. But it’s not their…
Boston Globe reporter Eric Moskowitz tweets out the following about one of our amazing union sisters and included the photo on the right: “This @MBTA operator is a gem. As we crossed the Longfellow, arriving in prime rush hr disembarking territory, she thanked us all for riding & offered a ‘blessing of love, joy, peace,…
“We are grateful that our driver and the passengers on board were not harmed in this incident. The MBTA is an essential part of our city, and an integral part of many people’s daily lives, we want everyone to be able to feel safe when they are on MBTA buses and trains. We appreciate the…
Dear brothers and sisters, Recently, Patrick Hogan, Delegate – Division 3; Joseph Cerbone, Assistant Secretary; Ben Guarnieri, Barn Captain – Bennett; and Billy Berardino, Barn Captain – Charlestown; welcomed 41 new union brothers and sisters to the MBTA and the Boston Carmen’s Union, Local 589. Pat and Joe talked to the class about the importance…
Nice shout out from Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu for the quick action by one of our members to keep everyone on her bus safe. Situations, like this, happen many times a day so thank you to all our hard-working members who deliver our riders safely to their destinations each and every day. #589Pride
ATTENTION MEMBERS: Construction season is upon us, which means there will be some weekend shuttle work available going forward. Please sign up for Orange and Green Line Shuttles this weekend. If you do not see a sign-up sheet, contact your supervisor and let them know you want to work. If we don’t do the work,…
Today is Special Election Day for our friend Nick Collins who is on the Democratic ballot to be the next State Senator for the First Suffolk State Senate district (South Boston, and parts of Dorchester, Mattapan, and Hyde Park). If this is your district, we would ask that you go out and vote for Nick,…
ATTENTION MEMBERS: Please sign up for the Redline Shuttle this weekend—Kendall to Park. If you do not see a sign-up sheet, contact your supervisors and let them know you want to work. If we don’t do the work, an outside company will—so please step up and save the work!
Earlier this month, Ben Gordon with the International ATU provided an educational workshop for our members on why “right to work”is WRONG. Click on the link below to watch his presentation as well as hear him answer questions from the membership after. Please share!
Dear Local 589 Member: On Tuesday, May 1, 2018 you will have the opportunity to vote for your State Senator representing the 1st Suffolk District. Local 589 has endorsed Nick Collins and urges all of our members their family and friends who live in the 1st Suffolk District to vote for Nick Collins. The Carmen’s…
Educational Workshop: Why “Right to Work” Is WRONG WHEN: April 8th @ 9 AM WHERE: Boston Teachers Union Hall, 180 Mt. Vernon St., Dorchester, MA Right to work gives you the “right” to work for lower wages, in unsafe conditions, and without a pension or other benefits. All members (who are not working) as well as retirees are strongly…
Dear brothers and sisters, The executive board and membership of the Boston Carmen’s Union, Local 589 have endorsed the following candidates in their upcoming elections in September and November of 2018: U.S. Cong. Mike Capuano, 7th Congressional District State Rep. Joan Meschino, 3rd Plymouth District State Rep. Adrian Madaro, 1st Suffolk District Boston City Councilor…
Local 589 would like to put a team together to compete in the ATU’s 2018 Basketball Tournament. If you would like to join this team and represent Local 589, tryouts are at Orchard Gardens Boys & Girls Club on April 4 from 7pm to 9pm. For more information, please contact Delegate Allen Lee at (617)…
At Tuesday’s meeting of the membership, Ben Gordon with the International ATU provided an overview of the Janus vs. AFSCME case before the U.S. Supreme Court. As you may know, this case is part of a larger right-to-work campaign. Click here to view Ben’s presentation. The executive board is looking for members to assist in…