Announcement
Primary Election Tomorrow!
Dear Local 589 Member: This email is an important reminder that tomorrow, Thursday September 6th is Election Day in Massachusetts. Because this is an unusual day for an election voter turnout will be low – so your vote will count even more! Polls will be open from 7 AM to 8 PM. You should have…
Read MoreVeteran driver wins 2nd straight MBTA bus ‘roadeo’
Boston Globe | By Matt Rocheleau | October 12, 2012 Veteran driver Willis Rose Jr.’s run during the finals of the annual MBTA Bus Roadeo began with a rocky start. At the first test out of the gate, he lost a few points when he drove the bus’ tires over a couple of tennis balls…
Read MoreStanding with Elizabeth Warren
On Saturday, Local 589 and the AFL-CIO marched and stood out for Elizabeth Warren in Weymouth, MA. Click here to see photos from the day.
Read MoreMBTA driver to be honored for stopping bus to care for unattended toddler
Boston Globe | By Jeremy C. Fox, Town Correspondent | October 2, 2012 An MBTA bus driver from East Boston is set to be honored by Medford police after she assisted in the safe return of an unattended toddler to her family, MBTA Transit Police announced. Around 6:15 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 5, Donna D’Amelio…
Read MoreReady to rock the transit world?
Dear Union Brothers and Sisters, Throughout my union life I have often reflected on the sacrifices people have made over the past century to build our labor movement. Our generation is now witnessing a real struggle to save that labor movement. But to win – to rebuild the middle class – we have to do…
Read MoreVideo: Pres. Hanley on ‘Rocking the Transit World’
Watch video here Text from the video: The stakes in the U.S. election are higher than ever before. What’s at stake? The future of our jobs, our children, the labor movement, mass transit and all working families. That’s why all transit workers need to help us get out the vote. ATU has been busy gearing…
Read MoreLocal 589 College Scholarship Winners
Six students, the sons and daughters of Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589 members, will be getting financial assistance through the Union’s college scholarship program this fall. Assistant Secretary Peggy LaPaglia presented the six Local 589 families with their scholarship awards at the Massachusetts AFL-CIO Scholarship event on May 10th. The Local 589 Scholarship award winners…
Read MorePolice arrest man who allegedly spat on bus driver
Boston Globe | May 9, 2012 | By Colin A. Young Boston police today arrested a 21-year-old man who allegedly spat on an MBTA bus driver in Roxbury last month, authorities said. Rafael GuzmanRafael Guzman of Boston was arrested at the corner of Washington and Boylston streets shortly before noon on an assault charge, police…
Read MoreRally to declare that public transit is a public good on May 16th!
Join riders and workers from across the State on Wednesday, May 16th @ 11AM on the Statehouse Steps as we gather to protect transit systems across the state by launching the Green Justice Coalition’s campaign – Public Transit–Public Good. Leaders will speak out FOR fair short-term fixes and meaningful long-term solutions and AGAINST regressive proposals…
Read More100th Anniversary Celebration
Don’t miss the 100th Anniversary Celebration of the Boston Carmen’s Union featuring Comedian Lenny Clarke. This is a once in a lifetime event with great food, fun, drink, dancing, and a lot of laughs. Where: Harborview Room at the Seaport World Trade Center When: Saturday, May 12, 2012, doors open at 6pm. Tickets: $50 –…
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