Announcement
UPDATED – Sorry to report the passing of John Laughlin
Dear members, It is with great sadness that we report the passing of IUPAT DC 35 Political and Legislative Director John Laughlin. Apart from John’s position with IUPAT, he helped advance the interests of all Local 589 members as our press and political consultant. In his role working for Local 589, he helped us shine a…
Read MoreEnrollment for Supplemental Benefits
Dear union brothers and sisters, We wanted to alert you that you can still enroll in the supplemental benefit plans provided by National Group Protection. The deadline is December 1, 2014. Supplemental benefits include the following: Group Accident Group Critical Illness Group Disability Whole Life If you have any questions, please contact National Group Protection…
Read MoreSave The Date – 2015 Golf Tournament
Dear Members, The Boston Carmen’s Union 2015 Annual Golf Tournament has been scheduled for September 11, 2015 at the Brookmeadow Country Club at 100 Everendon Rd, Canton, MA 02021. More details will become available as we get closer to the date. If you have any questions, please contact the union office. Thank you, Executive Board Boston…
Read MoreTax Information for 2023
2014-2015 Joseph Welch Memorial Scholarship
A.T.U. International Scholarship Program is now accepting applications for 2014-2015 Scholarships. The scholarships are in remembrance of retired International Vice President Joseph Welch, who passed away on February 13, 2014. This year, the program will consist of five scholarships each in the amount of $5000. In addition, a $2,000 scholarship may be awarded to a…
Read MoreVote NO on Question 1
This November, you and your family should vote NO on Question 1 because this ballot measure would eliminate a key part of the funding that has been set aside by the state Constitution to pay for transportation projects across the state. It would jeopardize $1 billion in transportation improvements over the next decade – putting our…
Read MoreInt’l. Pres. Costa Visits Local 589 Union Hall
Yesterday, International President John Costa and International Vice President Jim Lindsay dropped by Local 589’s union hall to thank the executive board for our leadership, commitment, and dedication. They discussed the issues and challenges we are facing and how the International can provide assistance and support. We appreciate their taking time out of their busy…
Read MoreYou Are Appreciated
This is from Twitter. Just when you think the public doesn’t understand what is going on or see the good work you are doing, you see something like this. Thanks for all you do!
Read MoreLocal 589 Presents Gov. Healey with Basketball
Today, Local 589 President Jim Evers and the Executive Board presented Governor Maura Healey with a signed basketball symbolizing the teamwork that exists between the governor, union and MBTA—and which led to a historic labor agreement. Thank you Gov. Healey, MBTA General Manager Phil Eng, and Secretary of Transportation Monica Tibbits-Nutt for partnering with us…
Read MoreImportant Notice About Tomorrow’s Blizzard
Dear members, As you know, the governor announced that all modes of MBTA service will be suspended all day and night on Tuesday, January 27. However, all MBTA personnel are considered essential and, therefore, are required to report to work. Every effort must be made to get to work safely. MBTA personnel are NOT included…
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