Posts by Local589 Admin
Labor Council backs Walsh for mayor
Boston Globe | JUNE 28, 2013 | By Meghan E. Irons State Representative Martin J. Walsh said his focus would be economic development in downtown Boston. He also cited his record on jobs and fighting for working families. The Greater Boston Labor Council, a federation of 154 unions in the area, endorsed state Representative Martin…
Read MoreCongrats to Senator-Elect Ed Markey!
Democrat Edward J. Markey, a 37-year veteran of the US House, cruised to victory Tuesday over Republican newcomer Gabriel E. Gomez in the US Senate special election. “I am a son of Malden, but I do not go to occupy a seat in the Senate,” Markey told the crowd at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel…
Read MoreHappy Birthday Int’l ATU President John A. Costa
Please join the Local 589 Executive Board in wishing our International Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) President John A. Costa a happy birthday! Thank you John for your steadfast leadership during challenging times to make our union stronger. #ATUStrongerTogether
Read MoreGov. Maura Healey Appoints Phillip Eng as New MBTA General Manager
The MBTA will soon welcome a fresh face to its team as Phillip Eng comes out of retirement to serve as the agency’s next general manager. Gov. Maura Healey, Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll and Transportation Secretary Gina Fiandaca announced Monday that they would appoint Eng to the role, which has been filled by Interim General…
Read MoreHelp Calgary ATU Members Devastated By Floods
Dear Union Brothers and Sisters, People say bad things happen in threes. First it was the overwhelming destruction of Hurricane Sandy than it was the fierce tornadoes in Oklahoma and now raging floods have devastated the Calgary area. It has been eight months of difficult hardship for some of our unlucky brothers and sisters. Many…
Read MoreVote Today for Ed Markey
Just a reminder that today, June 25th, is Election Day in Massachusetts. Polls will be open until 8:00pm. Click here if you are not sure where to vote. The Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589 has endorsed Congressman Ed Markey because he has a proven and consistent record of voting with workers and their families. Please…
Read MoreWinter 2023 Carmen’s Quarterly is Out Now
We’re happy to announce that the latest edition of Carmen’s Quarterly is now available! You can read it online now, or check your mailbox for the print copy in the coming days. This edition highlights our successes from last year, celebrates pro-worker victories in the midterm elections, honors our retiring board members and newly elected…
Read MoreSafety Directive for Some Employees to Wear Composite Boots
Good Afternoon Brothers & Sisters, Beginning in March, a new safety directive will call for some employees to wear composite boots while working on the MBTA’s right-of-way. To facilitate the implementation of this safety directive, the T is outfitting employees in certain areas with free boots. Some employees have reported being unable to access the…
Read MorePhotos: New England Joint Conference
The New England Joint Conference is an educational conference that is held twice a year. It bring together ATU Locals from the New England area to discuss issues pertinent to the region. This year the main topics where a national campaign on restroom breaks and assaults on Transit Workers. ATU President Hanley discussed the topics…
Read MorePhotos: Ed Markey Rally with Pres. Obama
The Executive Board of the Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589 along with Local 589 members joined thousands in showing their support for Ed Markey for U.S. Senate and special guest – President Barack Obama. After the event, President Obama joined Ed Markey in greeting those in attendance and shook the hand of Cabot Operator Mary…
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