Posts by Local589 Admin
Save The Date – 2015 Golf Tournament
Dear Members, The Boston Carmen’s Union 2015 Annual Golf Tournament has been scheduled for September 11, 2015 at the Brookmeadow Country Club at 100 Everendon Rd, Canton, MA 02021. More details will become available as we get closer to the date. If you have any questions, please contact the union office. Thank you, Executive Board Boston…
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2014-2015 Joseph Welch Memorial Scholarship
A.T.U. International Scholarship Program is now accepting applications for 2014-2015 Scholarships. The scholarships are in remembrance of retired International Vice President Joseph Welch, who passed away on February 13, 2014. This year, the program will consist of five scholarships each in the amount of $5000. In addition, a $2,000 scholarship may be awarded to a…
Read MoreVote NO on Question 1
This November, you and your family should vote NO on Question 1 because this ballot measure would eliminate a key part of the funding that has been set aside by the state Constitution to pay for transportation projects across the state. It would jeopardize $1 billion in transportation improvements over the next decade – putting our…
Read MoreInt’l. Pres. Costa Visits Local 589 Union Hall
Yesterday, International President John Costa and International Vice President Jim Lindsay dropped by Local 589’s union hall to thank the executive board for our leadership, commitment, and dedication. They discussed the issues and challenges we are facing and how the International can provide assistance and support. We appreciate their taking time out of their busy…
Read MoreEducating the next generation
Local 589 President Jim Evers seen here with members of the MBTA’s HR Dept. at a union career fair at Rockland High School. Evers spoke to the high school students about the benefits (pension, benefits, voice on the job) of joining a union. If we want to increase the number of union members we have…
Read MoreYou Are Appreciated
This is from Twitter. Just when you think the public doesn’t understand what is going on or see the good work you are doing, you see something like this. Thanks for all you do!
Read MoreUnion Meeting
The regular meeting of the membership will be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at the Boston Teachers Union Hall, 180 Mount Vernon St., Dorchester, MA (Behind the State Police Station near Columbia Rd. and Morrissey Blvd.) accessible by the Red Line. The regular order of business will be transacted. The morning session will start at…
Read MoreAnnual Black History Celebration
This afternoon, members of the executive board attended the annual Black History Celebration at the MBTA Cabot Bus Garage. A decades old tradition, this event celebrates the diversity of our workforce and brings people of all backgrounds together through music and good food. Thank you to Barn Captains Alix Gaston and Richard Lee, as well…
Read MoreLocal 589 Presents Gov. Healey with Basketball
Today, Local 589 President Jim Evers and the Executive Board presented Governor Maura Healey with a signed basketball symbolizing the teamwork that exists between the governor, union and MBTA—and which led to a historic labor agreement. Thank you Gov. Healey, MBTA General Manager Phil Eng, and Secretary of Transportation Monica Tibbits-Nutt for partnering with us…
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