Posts by Local589 Admin
Results from Today’s Final Election
Below are the results from today’s final election. Thank you to everyone who voted today. Congratulations to the winners. For those who campaigned, but came up short, thank you for running. Our union is best served when we all actively participate, including voting and serving our union brothers and sisters in elected positions. #StrongerTogether #UnionStrong
Read MoreObituary: Retired Local 589 V.P. James M. ‘’Jim’’ Evers
Please join us in offering our deepest condolences to Local 589 President Jim Evers, Jr. on the passing of his father, Jim Evers, Sr., who proudly served our union as a vice president and delegate of division 1. We join with the Evers family at this very difficult time. Below is his obituary. ……………………………….. OBITUARY:…
Read MoreBoston Carmen’s Union Recognized for Supporting Public Transportation
Community Labor United (CLU), a coalition of community, religious, neighborhood and labor organizations, honored the Boston Carmen’s Union at their “Salt of the Earth” Awards on June 6th. Local 589 President / Business Agent John Lee was among five awardees recognized by CLU for organizing victories and successful advocacy campaigns. The Boston Carmen’s Union, in…
Read MoreMan Gets Jail Time in Assault on MBTA Driver
A Marblehead man was sentenced to three months in a house of correction this week for head-butting an MBTA bus driver last year, Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel F. Conley said today. “The Members and Executive Board of Local 589 applaud the MBTA police and district attorney Dan Conley for holding people accountable for assaults…
Read MoreIntl. ATU Pres. Costa and VP MacDougall in Town Today and Tomorrow!
Today (12/19), International ATU President John Costa and Vice President Stephan MacDougall are visiting Cabot Bus and Rail Repair Shop and Reservoir (Green Line). Tomorrow night (12/20) at our monthly union meeting, President Costa will swear in our new e-board and barn captains. Don’t miss it!
Read MoreThank You For a Great 2022!
2022 has been a huge year of progress for Massachusetts public transit, and Local 589 was right at the forefront. In the past year, our union: Helped create a Green Line Extension to make our communities more connected. Fought for the Fair Share Amendment and won, investing in our communities and public transit. Elected bold…
Read MoreConvention Election Results
On behalf of the membership and the Executive Board of the Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589, we want to congratulate the 26 candidates who ran to be a delegate at the 2013 ATU International Convention. For the 15 people that were elected, we have every confidence in you that you will represent the membership well…
Read MoreTrolley Operators Appreciation Day
On Friday, June 7, the MBTA and the Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council will sponsor the first MBTA Trolley Operators Appreciation Day. The event will be held at the Newton Highlands T station on Walnut Street at Lincoln on both the inbound and outbound platforms of the station from 8-10:30 a.m., and again from 3-5…
Read MoreHappy 2023!
Happy New Year to our members and riders! We look forward to making 2023 a year of progress and keeping our communities moving. Special shoutout to our members working tonight who are helping our riders get safely to and from their New Year’s Eve celebrations. #newyearseve #StrongerTogether
Read MoreCampaign Volunteers Needed This Saturday (10/22)
Brothers and Sisters, Many of you have asked how you can support our endorsed candidates win their elections on Nov. 8. Below are two volunteer events that are happening this Saturday. Please feel free to bring your friends and family. LABOR WALK IN DORCHESTER: When: Saturday, 10/22 at 9:00am Who: Attorney General Maura Healey, Mayor…
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