Posts by Local589 Admin
President O’Brien pens letter to the editor of the Boston Herald re: Charlie Chieppo of the Pioneer Institute
Carmen’s Union on board Boston Herald | Letter to the Editor | Thursday, March 02, 2017 Charlie Chieppo of the Pioneer Institute is right about one thing — last year the Boston Carmen’s Union negotiated an historic contract with the MBTA that will save the transit agency $750 million over the next 25 years (“Outsourcing…
Read MoreLocal 589 Offers Condolences for Slain ATU Bus Driver in Canada
Of behalf of all the members of the Boston Carmen’s Union, Local 589’s Executive Board would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of brother Irvine Fraser and our union brothers and sisters at Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1505. Brother Fraser was a 58-year-old Winnipeg Transit driver and member of ATU, Local 1505.…
Read MoreSAVE THE DATE – Local 589’s Annual 2017 Golf Tournament
Don’t miss this year’s annual golf tournament on September 8, 2017 at the Brookmeadow Country Club at 100 Everendon Rd, Canton, MA 02021. Shotgun start 8:00 a.m. Make your own foursome or enter as a single. First come, first served. Course spikeless shoe policy in effect. Awards ceremony and Texas-Style Barbecue immediately following the tournament with…
Read MoreUnion Primary Election This Monday
Don’t forget to vote this Monday, Nov. 18th in the primary election for the Boston Carmen’s Union, Local 589. Voting hours are 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM at the Boston Teachers Union Hall, 180 Mt. Vernon St. Dorchester (near the JFK MBTA Station on the Red Line). Identification will be required to vote and any outstanding…
Read MoreATU Int’l Pres. Larry Hanley’s Statement on Veterans Day
This Veterans Day, on behalf of the 192,000 members of the Amalgamated Transit Union, we honor American veterans for their extraordinary service and contributions to our way of life. Few have given more to our nation than the men and women who have served in our armed forces in peace and in war. We particularly…
Read MoreLesson in Crisis Communication, Delivered on the Subway
The Hired Pens | By Dan O’Sullivan | January 2017 When I hopped on the MBTA (our subway) yesterday, I wasn’t expecting to attend a master class in crisis communication. But that’s just what happened, courtesy of a congenial conductor. We’ve all been there before. You’re stuck on the airplane runway for no apparent reason.…
Read MoreT praised for response to Women’s March
Commonwealth Magazine | By Bruce Mohl | Jan. 24 TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY STEPHANIE POLLACK and members of the MBTA’s oversight board on Monday praised the authority and the state’s commuter rail operator for their response to the huge crowds that took public transit to the Women’s March on Saturday. Pollack said early estimates of how many people…
Read MoreUniform Survey for Members Who Work In Operations
Attention all Local 589 members who work in operations (i.e., bus operator, street car motorman, or motorman). Please click on the following link to complete a short survey about our current uniform: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YHW76HC. Once you have filled out the survey, click “Submit” at the bottom of the page. If you have questions,…
Read MoreTax Information for 2016
Union Dues………..$936.00 Assessments……….$260.00 ——————————- Total…………….$1,196.00 Health Insurance Cost: All deductions for your health insurance in 2016 were pre-taxed. Therefore, they may not be deducted on your personal taxes. If you should need your health insurance deductions, they would appear on your last payroll stub of 2016. Fraternally, John Clancy Recording Secretary ATU Local 589
Read More2022 MBTA Bus Roadeo
Congrats to the 50+ operators that competed in yesterday’s 2022 bus roadeo, especially Brother Saul Granados who took first place. Click here to see more photos on our Local 589’s Facebook page. Special thanks to Brother Jordan King for sharing his photos with us.
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