Boston Globe | July 10, 2017 The Boston Carmen’s Union has proved that we want to be a part of the solution at the MBTA. As the drivers, operators, and repairers of the buses, trolleys, and tracks, we know firsthand that the system needs significant investments. But you can’t fix the MBTA by cutting employees…
Boston Globe | By Adam Vaccaro | June 26, 2017 Future MBTA retirees would receive reduced pension payments and would have to work longer to earn the maximum benefit under a proposal to be unveiled at the transit authority’s board meeting Monday. James O’Brien, president of the Boston Carmen’s Union, Local 589, which negotiates the pension…
Dear Brothers and Sisters, On Wednesday, June 14, Tom Roth, president of the Labor Bureau Inc., and our chief negotiator for 42 years provided a presentation to members of the Legislature at the State House about the real status of the MBTA Pension Fund; disproving recent information released by the MBTA about the status of…
BOSTON, MA (June 14, 2017) – The Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589 on Wednesday provided a presentation on the status of the MBTA Retirement Fund (MBTARF) to members of the Legislature, refuting recent information released by the MBTA about the status of the fund. MBTA management has sought to present the fund as “in crisis,”…
This afternoon, Boston Carmen’s Union President Jimmy O’Brien testified before the MBTA Fiscal and Management Control Board about the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Retirement Fund (MBTARF). FMCB Testimony – MBTARF Jimmy O’Brien, Boston Carmen’s Union May 22, 2017 While the members of this board know that I am a board member of the MBTA Retirement…
“Bus operators have the hardest jobs in the MBTA. Everyday operators are harassed. Assaults have become too common. Many no longer report all of the incidents because they have come to expect it as part of their job. This is unacceptable. The vast majority of operators are on old buses that lack sufficient safety barriers.…
Bus and subway operators are invited to check out options for the new MBTA uniforms at the following locations and times: Cabot Garage May 31 – 8:30am – 4:00pm Reservior Carhouse June 1 – 8:30am – 4:00pm Orient Heights Carhouse June 2 – 8:30am – 4:00pm Charlestown Garage June 5 –…
Dear members, Join our union brothers and sisters of IAM, Local 264, for a rally / lobby day TOMORROW (5/17) @ 9:30 AM in front of the Massachusetts State House to stop privatization of MBTA bus maintenance machinists . It’s time to invest in a transit system that works for all us―by providing quality, reliable service for…
MBTA Conductor’s Truly Touching Boston Marathon Tribute Kiss 108 FM | April 18, 2017 When Tim Murphy, and MBTA conductor who NORMALLY drives Mattapan trains but on Sunday was driving the green line, realized he was between Hynes and Copley at 2:49, he knew he had to say something. 4 years before, at that very…
Dear Brothers and Sisters: The following people have been awarded the 2017 Boston Carmen’s Union Scholarships for $2,000: JuliAnna Picardi: She is the daughter of Brother Timothy Picardi who is a Repairer at the Cabot Shops. Glenn Healy: He is the son of Brother Paul Healy who is a Bus Operator of the Quincy Garage.…
Check out our new TV ad about our dedicated members working on the front lines and behind the scenes to help our riders get where they need to go each and every day.
Today, President James O’Brien testified in support of the Machinists Union, Local 264, at the MBTA’s Fiscal and Management Control Board (FMCB) meeting. Below is his testimony. Last year, it was our Union, our 4,100 members, fighting against privatization to save our jobs and do what we think is in the best interest of the MBTA―which…
Volunteer bus drivers are needed for the funeral of fallen Watertown firefighter Joseph Toscano on Wednesday (3/22) from 6:30am to 4:30pm. Sign up sheets will be available in your areas. We encourage all those that can take part to take part. If you have any questions, please call the union office.
Commonwealth Magazine | By James O’Brien | Mar 18, 2017 IT’S TIME TO set the record straight on why the Boston Carmen’s Union agreed to open up its contract with the MBTA, negotiate amendments that greatly benefit the T, and help the authority climb out of the financial hole it’s in thanks to decades of…