Announcement
State Senate Defeats Attacks on Taxpayer Protection Act
Amendments to the state budget, offered during the State Senate debate, that would have impacted health care collective bargaining rights and stripped taxpayers of protections against privatization schemes were defeated on voice votes in late May. An attempt to increase the threshold to allow the public services to be privatized lost on a voice vote…
Read MoreHouse set to approve $49m in aid for MBTA
Boston Globe | By Eric Moskowitz | June 12, 2012 The House is poised to vote Wednesday on an emergency funding package for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, with key lawmakers saying they expect to get the measure to Governor Deval Patrick’s desk by June 30. The plan to send $49 million in state aid…
Read MoreATU Local 241 in Chicago meets with President Lee in Boston
Members of ATU Local 241 from Chicago and President John Lee met this past weekend to dicuss issues facing both organizations, such as contract negotiations / arbitration, grievances, service cuts – layoffs, training programs and many other issues. When the meeting was over, all agreed that although we are from different cities, our issues and goals are…
Read MoreGolf Tournament Sold out
Due to overwhelming demand, the golf tournament is sold out. If you missed out on playing this year, there is always next year. Make sure to visit the website after the tournament for photos from the event.
Read MoreT workers’ union calls for passage of bill to crack down on assaults on drivers
By Martin Finucane, Globe Staff The union that represents thousands of MBTA workers says an attack on a bus driver by more than a dozen teens underlines the need to crack down on assaults on public transit workers. “The Boston Carmen’s Union ATU Local 589 is relieved and thankful that the Bus Driver, attacked in…
Read MorePresident Lee Issues Statement on Last Night’s Driver Assault
The mob assault of an MBTA Bus Driver shows the need for the legislature and public safety officials to make prosecuting assaults on public transit workers a priority. The Boston Carmen’s Union ATU Local 589 is relieved and thankful that the Bus Driver, attacked in the early morning hours, was not more seriously injured. However…
Read MoreCelebrating Black History Month
On Friday, members of Local 589 joined together with fellow employees from across the MBTA to celebrate Black History Month. The event, which was held at the Cabot Garage, was a time to reflect on the past, present, and future. Local 589 Executive Board members Patrick Hogan and Terry Reed spoke along with General Manager Dr. Beverly…
Read MoreLynch and Collins Endorsed by Local 589
Yesterday, the 6,000 members of the Boston Carmen’s Union, Local 589 unanimously endorsed Cong. Stephen Lynch for U.S. Senate, and Rep. Nick Collins for Massachusetts State Senate. Both candidates support mass transit and working families. Lynch and Collins came to yesterday’s regular meeting of the membership where they talked with members and asked for their…
Read MoreRosa Parks Legacy Honored at State House
The civil rights and public transportation legacy of Rosa Parks is honored at the Massachusetts State House, with recognition for the contributions by women of color from Boston. Report for BNN News. Aired February 12, 2013.
Read MoreElection Alert: Help Brother Mike Mangan
Election Alert: Our union brother, Mike Mangan, is participating in a debate Wednesday (Feb. 20) night at the Everett Armory, 90 Chelsea Street in Everett, MA. His friends and supporters are holding signs beforehand at 5:00 – 5:30 pm. We are asking members to volunteer an hour of their time for a Local 589 brother. For…
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