Announcement
Educational Workshop: Why “Right to Work” Is WRONG
Educational Workshop: Why “Right to Work” Is WRONG WHEN: April 8th @ 9 AM WHERE: Boston Teachers Union Hall, 180 Mt. Vernon St., Dorchester, MA Right to work gives you the “right” to work for lower wages, in unsafe conditions, and without a pension or other benefits. All members (who are not working) as well as retirees are strongly…
Read MoreATU’s 2018 Basketball Tournament
Local 589 would like to put a team together to compete in the ATU’s 2018 Basketball Tournament. If you would like to join this team and represent Local 589, tryouts are at Orchard Gardens Boys & Girls Club on April 4 from 7pm to 9pm. For more information, please contact Delegate Allen Lee at (617)…
Read MorePledge to Stay Union Strong and Proud!
Later this year, the Supreme Court will make a decision on the Janus v AFSCMEcase, that decision could be a significant next step toward dismantling and weakening public sector unions in this country. But it doesn’t have to be that way. The Supreme Court is expected to rule in favor of Janus, and against Unions. But it’s not their…
Read MoreCong. Capuano Visits With E-Board
Today, Congressman Mike Capuano stopped by the Boston Carmen’s Union Hall to meet with the executive board. We appreciate all Mike has done and continues to do when it comes to fighting for increased federal funding for the MBTA and against privatization. Working people and families have a strong union friend, advocate and supporter in…
Read MoreLabor-Management Relations Courses at the Labor Guild
Only a couple more weeks to sign up for some great labor-management relations courses at The Labor Guild. Classes start September 10th. Sign up and pay for the courses ($125), then submit your receipt to the union hall for reimbursement. Click here to learn more.
Read MorePress Coverage from T Payroll Lawsuit
For those who may have missed it, below are some of the articles written about the lawsuit we filed against the MBTA for a range of payroll issues, including failing to pay our members on time and for work performed, as well as miscalculating overtime since the implementation of a new payroll system back in July…
Read MoreLocal 589 Sues MBTA for Payroll System Failures
*PRESS RELEASE* Media Contact: Cayenne Isaksen 617-646-1028 | cisaksen@oneillandassoc.com BOSTON CARMEN’S UNION FILES CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST MBTA FOR DAMAGES DUE TO REPEATED PAYROLL SYSTEM FAILURES August 8, 2018 – The Boston Carmen’s Union filed a Class Action Lawsuit in Suffolk Superior Court Tuesday afternoon against the MBTA on behalf of its members, MBTA employees who have suffered…
Read MoreVolunteers Needed for Wake/Funeral of Weymouth Police Officer Michael Chesna
Our hearts go out to the family, friends, and fellow officers of Michael Chesna. Chesna, who was killed in the line of duty this past Sunday, leaves behind a wife and two children. He was an Army veteran and was about to mark his six-year anniversary on the Weymouth Police Department. Volunteers are needed this Thursday…
Read MoreAction Alert: Boston & Lowell Rallies for Locked Out USW Gasworkers
Dear Brothers and Sisters, National Grid wants to line the pockets of their executives on the backs of their highly skilled workforce and they are willing to jeopardize public safety for profits. They also took the extreme measure of cutting off workers’ health care benefits in a shameful effort to break the will of the…
Read MoreSupreme Court sides with Janus―but, no court can take away our union!
Brothers and Sisters, Today, on the last day of its session this year, the United States Supreme Court issued its decision in the Janus v. AFSCME case. As expected, The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Janus and against working people and Unions in a 5-4 decision. You can read the full decision, here. Now,…
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