State Senator Karen Spilka, Local 589’s endorsed candidate for U.S. Congress in the 5th District Special Democratic Primary, was a featured speaker at the Massachusetts AFL-CIO Convention. Senator Spilka spoke to a packed hall in Plymouth highlighting her 93% Life time Labor Voting Record and making her case that she is the best candidate for…
Dear brothers and sisters, The election for Mayor of Boston is less than four weeks away on Nov. 5, 2013. Between now and then, we could use your help to get out the vote for Marty. Here are couple events this week that Local 589 will be helping with: Wednesday, October 9th @ 4PM Machinists…
Looking for money for your child’s college education? It is never too soon to start your search in securing funds to help finance your child’s college education. As a member in good standing of the Boston Carmen’s Union, Local 589, your child (graduating high school seniors) may be eligible for the following scholarships for 2014:…
MBTA Transit Police said they have made an arrest in the vicious beating of an MBTA employee. Officials said they received a call about the assault at 11:30 p.m. on Sept. 20 at the Roxbury Crossing station. Investigators said 27-year-old Mohammad Noor punched the 69-year-old MBTA employee in the face, knocking him to the ground,…
Boston Globe | October 4, 2013 | By Martine Powers The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589 have filed dueling lawsuits in a dispute over an arbitrator’s award that would increase T workers’ salaries by an average of 10.4 percent, giving many employees an extra $10,000 to $14,000 in raises retroactive…
Boston Carmen’s Union members Paul Eid and Mary Reichert were sworn-in as new Delegates representing Local 589 at the Great Boston Labor Council (GBLC) on October 1st. Local 589 Delegate Mike Keller serves on the GBLC’s Executive Board and along with the Council’s Executive Secretary Rich Rogers welcomed the Bother Eid and Sister Reichert’s active…
Dear Local 589 Members: We have just received word from our attorneys that the MBTA has sued in Suffolk Superior Court to set aside the award of Arbitrator Sarah Kerr Garraty. That award set the terms of our contract between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2014. After consulting with legal counsel and considering our…
An MBTA bus driver was reportedly assaulted by a man in Somerville Sept. 23. According to MBTA reports, a driver for the 80 bus said she was assaulted by a man at about 7:12 p.m. at 456 Medford St. She was taken to Somerville Hospital for treatment of bruises. Somerville police questioned the man who…
Tonight, Local 589’s-endorsed candidate, Marty Walsh, topped the ticket! At his election celebration, Marty asked are you ready? We sure are Marty because Boston needs a leader like you. One that understands the plight of working families – and will fight for them. Over the next six weeks Marty is going to need our help.…
The deadline for all Local 589 employees and retirees enrolling in the GIC has been extended to October, 4, 2013. Your completed GIC enrollment forms and supporting documentation must be submitted to the MBTA Benefits Office by Friday, October 4, 2013. Please mail your forms to: MBTA Benefits – GIC 10 Park Plaza, Room 4810…
Today (9/24) is ELECTION DAY in the City of Boston and polls are open from 7am-8pm. Make sure you pull the lever for Local 589’s-endorsed candidate Marty Walsh because a vote for Marty is a vote for working families. With unemployment still high and the disparity between rich and poor getting greater and greater, Boston needs someone…
Tomorrow night, we’re going to Get Out the Vote for Marty in a BIG way! Join us at McConnell Park in Dorchester Monday night for the final campaign rally before the polls open on Tuesday. We need as many people as possible there to show our support for Marty. Monday, September 23rd 6:30 pm McConnell Park, Dorchester (map) Click here…
According to the Transit Police, two MBTA drivers were assaulted last week on the same day (Tuesday, Sept. 10): Incident #1: On Tuesday, September 10, 2013, at 3:45 pm, the unidentified female (depicted in the photo on the right) kicked a MBTA Route # 32 bus operator while operating at the intersection of West Street and…
Yesterday, Local 589’s endorsed candidate, Bill Carpenter, advanced past the preliminary to take on the incumbent Mayor in the final election for Mayor of Brockton. Speaking from his election night party at George’s Cafe, Carpenter said the results show people want a change at City Hall. “A two-term incumbent mayor could not get 50 percent…