Posts by Local589 Admin
Press Conference Tomorrow (8/2) on New Labor Agreement
Employee retention at heart of new labor deal for largest union at MBTA The four-year agreement between ATU Local 589 and MBTA seeks to bolster MBTA workforce numbers BOSTON, MA: Governor Maura Healey, Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) officials, MBTA officials, and members of Boston Carmen’s ATU Local 589 will host a press availability on…
Read MoreGov. Healey, Local 589 Announce Tentative Agreement to Improve Frontline Employee Retention and Recruitment at MBTA
Today, President Jim Evers and members of Boston Carmen’s ATU Local 589 joined Governor Maura Healey, MassDOT Secretary and CEO Gina Fiandaca, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) General Manager and CEO Phillip Eng, and MBTA officials to announce a tentative new labor agreement aimed at improving frontline employee retention and recruitment at the MBTA. The…
Read MoreComing Up A Little Short
On behalf of the Executive Board of the Boston Carmen’s Union and all the members of Local 589, I want to congratulate U.S. Cong. Stephen Lynch and State Rep. Nick Collins on running great races. Unfortunately, both came up a little short in today’s election. On the bright side, they will still be fighting for us…
Read MoreReminder – Today’s Election Day!
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Just a reminder that today, April 30th, 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 former Iron Workers Local 7 President and current Congressman Stephen Lynch for U.S. Senate in the Democratic Primary. Your vote…
Read MoreT Board Approves New Labor Agreement!
Today, the MBTA’s Board of Directors approved the tentative agreement between the T and Local 589 aimed at improving frontline employee retention and recruitment. Watch the video below for highlights from yesterday’s announcement with Governor Maura Healey.
Read MoreHappy Labor Day!
Happy Labor Day to all of our dedicated members who help keep our city moving day in and day out. Labor Day is a reminder of the tremendous progress achieved by the labor movement. This year’s celebration is extra special, as it comes right after our recent contract ratification, which secured a pay raise and…
Read MoreLet’s Go Win This!
Dear Labor Activist, Tonight’s Election Eve Rally will take place at Ironworkers Local 7 @ 7:00 p.m. with a 6:00 p.m. standout. See you there. Thank you all for everything you have done to this point. This race is now ours for the taking…The support is there, we need to make sure they vote!!! As…
Read MoreMass. Labor Leaders: Make Workplaces Safer
By Michael Norton | State House News Service | 4/26/2013 Pausing on Beacon Street in Boston to remember 32 Massachusetts workers killed on the job during 2012, including fishermen, drivers and painters, labor officials Thursday said penalties for negligent employers are inadequate and urged a tighter focus by policymakers on occupational dangers. According to a report released…
Read MoreRemembering the nearly 3k lives lost on 9/11, including our former union brother Gerard “Jerry” Dewan
Today, we remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost on 9-11, including our former union brother Gerard “Jerry” Dewan. After high school, Jerry worked for the MBTA as an Arborway driver before moving to New York to pursue his dream of becoming a firefighter. His company, Ladder 3, was the first to rush into the burning…
Read MoreAnother Successful Golf Tournament
Thank you to all our sponsors and players for making last Friday’s annual golf tournament at Brookmeadow Country Club in Canton a huge success. As usual, a great day was had by all that attended. The tournament provides union brothers and sisters the opportunity to have fun while building up Local 589’s COPE (Committee on…
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