Announcement
Labor Walks for Marty Walsh
Working America, the community affiliate of the AFL-CIO, will be going door to door canvassing for Marty Walsh. Please see below for walk locations and times. For more information, please call Dan Justice at (617)794-2035 We will be walking and talking with the general public. Labor to labor walks will also be available. Walk packets…
Read MoreDarlene Lombos installed as the Greater Boston Labor Council’s new Exec. Secretary-Treasurer
Congrats to Darlene Lombos who was installed last night as the Greater Boston Labor Council’s new Exec. Secretary-Treasurer. Darlene takes the reins from Rich Rogers who was first elected 17 years ago in 2003. We wish Darlene all the best in her new position and to Rich on his well-earned retirement. Joining Darlene and Rich…
Read MoreRay Greaves Appointed ATU Int’l. VP
ATU New Jersey State Council Chair Raymond Greaves has been appointed by International President John A. Costa with approval by the ATU General Executive Board as an International Vice President. “Ray is a proven and well-respected leader who brings a wealth of experience, commitment and dedication not only at the ATU, but in the labor…
Read MoreInt’l. ATU President to Swear in New E-Board and Barn Captains
Don’t miss TOMORROW’S (12/17) monthly union meeting at the BTU Hall as International ATU President John Costa swears in our newly elected executive board and barn captains. The morning session will start at 10:00 a.m. and the evening session at 8:00 p.m. Hope to see you there! In Solidarity, Executive BoardBoston Carmen’s Union, Local 589
Read MoreWarrant issued in MBTA bus driver assault
Transit police detectives have received an arrest warrant for a 32-year-old man accused of assaulting an MBTA operator while he was driving a bus in Chelsea. Douglas Bergeron is charged with assault and battery on a public employee and interfering with public transportation for his alleged role in the Sunday night incident. Investigators were called…
Read MoreBoston Globe: Why the union-bashing?
Boston Globe | By Joan Vennochi | OCTOBER 17, 2013 AFTER LAST April’s Marathon bombings, Bostonians love their first responders — at least until a state arbitrator awards a pay raise to Boston police that would begin to bring their salaries in line with those of Boston firefighters. Like magic, that turns our beloved law…
Read MoreLocal 589 Responds to Red Line Derailment Report
In report released today, the MBTA cited a broken axle damaged by a ground ring as the cause of a June 11 Red Line derailment at the JFK/UMass stop. In response to the report, Local 589’s President Jimmy O’Brien issued the following statement that the MBTA should have invested more in personnel and testing before…
Read MoreHappy 4th of July!
Good Afternoon 589 Family, It has been a rainy couple of months, but summer is starting to heat up. Let’s be mindful of the heat and humidity by drinking lots of fluids and staying hydrated. Although there is a lot of negativity surrounding the T right now, all we can do — as the Patriots…
Read More20th Anniversary of September 11 Attacks
As we remember the tragic events of twenty years ago, and those who lost their lives, we also reflect on the contributions of our transit colleagues at the MTA who heroically responded in their city’s darkest hour and who continue to suffer the effects of the attack and its aftermath. From the subway crews and…
Read MoreInformational Meeting on the Pension Fund
We know there are a lot of questions pertaining to recent news about the MBTARF and, as a result, there is misinformation being shared. First and foremost, we have not, in any way, entered into the state pension system. Additionally, it does not affect your pension benefits or eligibility in any way. The MBTARF Board…
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