Posts by Local589 Admin
E-Board Visit to MBTA Quincy Bus Garage
Thank you to all our members at the MBTA Quincy Bus Garage who took time to say hello and share their thoughts on the MBTA and our union with the execuitve board. Thank you for all you do to keep our city moving! Click here to see more photos from the visit.
Read MoreMunicipal Elections Today (Nov. 7)
Municipal elections are being held TODAY (Nov. 7) in several Massachusetts communities. Polls are open from 7am to 8pm ET. Below is a list of pro-union, pro-transit candidates our union has endorsed. All members, retirees, and their families are encouraged to support these candidates. Click here if you are unsure where to vote. City of Boston:…
Read MoreLocal 589 President Testifies at State House
This past Tuesday, Local 589’s President John Lee testified at the State House in support of legislation, S 718, to help stem the rise of attacks on MBTA employees. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Sal DiDomenico, would allow police, with probable cause, to arrest suspects who assault public employees. As the law stands now, unless a police officer actually sees…
Read MorePolice seek MBTA spitting suspect
By Item Staff | The Daily Item LYNN — Transit Police detectives are asking the public for help identifying a man who allegedly spat on an MBTA bus driver while getting off the vehicle near Central Square. The incident occurred on Tuesday, June 18, on the Route 435 bus as it was traveling in Lynn, according…
Read MoreUnion Meeting on Tues., Nov. 21 at BTU
The regular meeting of the membership will be held on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at the Boston Teachers Union, 180 Mount Vernon Street, Dorchester, MA. The regular order of business will be transacted. The morning session will start at 10am and the evening session at 8pm. The following cases are recommended for arbitration: Rodney Pierre-Louis #472075 …
Read MoreFall 2023 Carmen’s Quarterly is Out Now
We’re excited to announce that the fall edition of Carmen’s Quarterly is now available! You can read the newsletter online now, or check your mailbox for the print copy in the coming days. This edition includes highlights from our annual Golf Tournament, the MBTA’s 46th Annual Bus Roadeo, a celebration of our new contract, and…
Read MoreHave A Happy Fourth of July!
As Thomas Jefferson once said, “Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom.” As we join with our families tomorrow to celebrate the birth of our country, let us never forget those we’ve lost in the fight for our freedom. Let it also embolden us to join the fight so that we, too, may pass on our…
Read MoreGas Leak Closes Local 589 Office
Early Tuesday morning, the Executive Board of the Boston Carmen’s Union was forced to evacuate Local 589’s union office due to an unknown gas. Emergency responders, including EMS, Boston Fire, and the Boston Fire Department’s Hazmat team, were quick to the scene. After a thorough search, they concluded that it was tear gas from an old…
Read MoreThankful for You
Dear Brothers and Sisters, This Thanksgiving, we are thankful for Governor Healey and General Manager Eng for their commitment to working collaboratively with our union and for their strong support of our public transportation system. Our new contract, which included wage increases and recognition of longevity, was the first step in our efforts to fix…
Read MoreHappy Hanukkah!
Happy first night of Hanukkah to all our union brothers and sisters, riders, and their families who celebrate! #hanukkah2023
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