Posts by Local589 Admin
RALLY: Fight for a Fair Economy
Mobilize to Restore the American Dream and a Fair Economy for Working Families Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 4 pm Location: 125 High Street, Financial District in Boston, (High St @ Oliver St) * Big bank executives, CEO fat cats, and the super-wealthy have been enjoying tax breaks, rising profits, government subsidies, and golden parachute…
Read MoreRegular Meeting of the Membership
Title: Regular Meeting of the Membership Location: Boston Teachers Union Hall, 180 Mount Vernon Street, Dorchester, MA Date: 2011-04-19 Description: The morning session will start at 10:00 A.M. The evening session will start at 8:00 P.M.
Read MoreDelegates and Executive Board Members Attend Statewide Labor Conference
Facing the most aggressive attack on public sector workers and our collective bargaining rights, the Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589 sent a full delegation to the Mass. AFL-CIO’s Annual State of the Union Conference to discuss discuss fighting back to protect jobs and workers’ rights. Over the two days of intensive workshops and presentations, Local…
Read MoreGIC Lawsuit Update
On Tuesday, March 15, 2011 the lawsuit for the GIC was heard at 2pm in front of Judge Giles. No decision was rendered and she has taken it under advisement. She will make a decision in the future, but there is no deadline for her decision. For any questions, please call the union hall: (617)…
Read MoreT operator to receive commendation in North Station incident
Local 589 Briefs MBTA Union Coalition on GIC Lawsuit
Today, Boston Carmen’s Union ATU Local 589 President John Lee and the Local 589 Executive Board hosted an early morning meeting with MBTA Coalition union. President Lee and Local 589 Attorney Doug Taylor explained the current status of the lawsuit challenging the stripping of collective bargaining rights over health insurance and discussed the Union’s letter…
Read MoreRegular Meeting of the Membership
Title: Regular Meeting of the Membership Location: Boston Teachers Union Hall, 180 Mount Vernon St., Dorchester, Massachusetts (Behind the State Police Station near Columbia Rd. and Morrissey Blvd.) accessible by the Red Line. Date: 2011-07-19 Description: The regular order of business will be transacted. The morning session will start at 10:00 A.M. The evening session…
Read MoreEndorsement: Tito Jackson for Boston City Council
Attention: Please remember to vote on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 Dear Brothers and Sisters of the 7th District: The Membership of the Boston Carmen’s Union, Local 589 has endorsed the election of Tito Jackson for Boston City Council representing District 7. The Carmen’s Union feels fortunate to have a friend of Tito Jackson’s stature and integrity…
Read MoreCarmen’s Union Annual Golf Tournament
Where: George Wright Golf Course, 420 West Street, Hyde Park When: Friday, August 5, 2011 – Shotgun Start 8:00 a.m. Awards Ceremony and Texas Style Barbeque immediately following the tournament with BBQ Chicken, Steak Tips,
Read MoreProud to represent you!
Dear Union Brothers & Sisters, Just wanted to take a moment to recognize ANOTHER outstanding job done by Local 589/MBTA employees in regards to the problems this morning on the Redline.
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