Boston Herald | Friday, May 16, 2014 | By Matt StoutThe MBTA and the T union that fought long to keep its pension fund secret have agreed to make public reams of new data — including independent audit reports, investment info and never-before-released analysis — in a deal that a top lawmaker said should finally shed…
Massachusetts State Senator and Transportation Committee Chairman Tom McGee and Boston State Representative Nick Collins joined Local 589’s Executive Board and transit advocates at a Transit Tuesday event this morning. The elected officials and Local 589 members leafleted riders at South Station from 7 – 9 AM encouraging passengers to call their Congresspeople and local legislators in support of…
The Executive Board would like to congratulate the following 2014 Boston Carmen’s Union Scholarship winners: Thomas Brown – grandson of brother Robert Maughn who is a retiree of E.E. & M. John Daniels Jr. – son of brother John Daniels Sr. who is a Bennett St. operator. Alyssa MacDonald – granddaughter of brother Roger Campion…
Join Massachusetts State Senator and Transportation Committee Chair Tom McGee, Local 589’s Executive Board and members, and other elected officials at South Station this coming Tuesday, May,13th, in support of public transportation. We will be leafleting and talking with riders and transit workers about the environmental and economic benefits of public transportation from 7 to…
The executive board would like to thank all those who volunteered their time (some more than one) to provide transportation at the funerals of firefighters Walsh and Kennedy, and police officers Maloney and Simmons. A formal ceremony will be forthcoming. In the meantime, we would like to thank the following individuals for giving up their…
The MBTA is testing out partitions on its buses that are intended to protect drivers from abusive riders. A protective partition made of metal and plastic glass was installed on one bus this week. For the next 90 days, drivers will take turns using that bus on their routes and reporting their impressions to Massachusetts…
Don’t miss this year’s annual golf tournament on Friday, July 25, 2014 at George Wright Golf Course. Shotgun start 8:00 a.m. Make your own foursome or enter as a single. First come, first served. Course spikeless shoe policy in effect. Awards ceremony and Texas-Style Barbecue immediately following the tournament with BBQ chicken, steak tips, ribs, and corn…
ALEC affiliate Pioneer Institute is targeting both Massachusetts Sen. Marc Pacheco and the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority. They must be doing something right. Rumors that the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority’s bus costs are out of control have reached a fever pitch lately, thanks to claims by Greg Sullivan, current Pioneer Institute Research Director and former…
Join ATU President Hanley this Sunday, April 27 at 7pm EST for a live telephone town hall to discuss the May Transit Action Month campaign. Through this campaign ATU locals and members will reach out to riders across North America to let them know we stand with them in the fight for more, better and safer…
Dear 589 Members, We are having a contest to design a new union pin. This contest will start on May 1st and end on Nov. 1st. The winner will be announced at the November Union meeting and will receive a new Apple IPad. You can send your design to the union hall by way of…
Huffington Post | 04/18/2014 | By Lawrence J. Hanley, International President, ATU Earth Day is Tuesday, April 22, and like many Americans, you might be stumped about what more you can do to help the environment. You’ve recycled, installed energy-saving light bulbs and low-flow water fixtures, turned down your thermostat and even put extra insulation in your attic. What…
May will be a month of action, excitement and mobilization, the likes of which have never been seen in ATU history. Hear details from President Hanley at LIVE webcasts TOMORROW (Wed., April 23) @ 7pm ET or 10pm ET. Click here to join the webcast tomorrow: http://new.livestream.com/ATUTV. Throughout May members will be reaching out to riders…
The MBTA is targeting July 1, 2014 as the transfer date to the GIC. See the open enrollment calendar on the right hand side of the screen for the GIC. Please know this is only if you want to make changes to your health care. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Thank you to all Local 589 bus drivers who volunteered to transport our brother and sisters from the Boston Fire Department (as well as firefighters from across the country) to the funerals of firefighters Walsh and Kennedy. Special thanks to Sue Zeiba for taking the photo in this post. Click here to see more photos…
We have an emergency and need your help! Due to a number of reasons it appears we are falling short of volunteer bus operators for the wakes and funerals of the fallen firefighters. If you can volunteer, please contact your area ASAP. Let us continue the proud tradition of saluting these heroes! Your time and…