Announcement
Congratulations to Karen Maxwell
Congratulations to Karen Maxwell who was recently elected the new Barn Captain for the CSA’s in Rapid Transit Division.
Read MoreMBTA says ridership increased in 2012, despite fare hike
By Todd Feathers | Globe Correspondent | 01/31/2013 MBTA ridership increased in 2012 — with an average daily ridership of 1.3 million — despite a summer hike in bus and train fares, T officials said today. Last year, 400 million people rode the T, a 2.3 percent increase over 2011. The increase defied the expectations…
Read MorePolicy Briefing and Report Release
Dear Friends, Please join us in a policy briefing and release of our new transit solutions report on Tuesday November 27 at 10 am in State House Room 437. 2013 promises to be a decisive year for transit funding. Thanks to the leadership of riders, advocates, our legislature and the administration, transit has come to…
Read MoreATU members devastated by Superstorm Sandy
With the holidays coming, and the news stories no longer on the front page, the devastation of Superstorm Sandy is getting less attention. But our countless members living on Staten Island, in the Rockaways, and on Howard Beach who lost their homes and all their belongings are still trying to rebuild their lives. Or to the…
Read MoreMessage from ATU Local 589 President John Lee
Dear Union Brothers & Sisters, Thanks to your efforts, we helped elect candidates who will fight for public transit as well as economic and social justice for all Americans. Be it a phone call, holding a sign, or talking to a friend – you made a difference and people have taken noticed, including our International…
Read MoreLabor Walks for Marty
Dear brothers and sisters, The election for Mayor of Boston is less than four weeks away on Nov. 5, 2013. Between now and then, we could use your help to get out the vote for Marty. Here are couple events this week that Local 589 will be helping with: Wednesday, October 9th @ 4PM Machinists…
Read MoreATU International President Hanley’s Statement on the Election
WASHINGTON, DC – Larry Hanley, international president of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), released the following statement on the re-election of President Barack Obama. “Working families across this great country have spoken with the re-election of President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden. It is time for our nation to move forward and continue…
Read MoreScholarship Money Available
Looking for money for your child’s college education? It is never too soon to start your search in securing funds to help finance your child’s college education. As a member in good standing of the Boston Carmen’s Union, Local 589, your child (graduating high school seniors) may be eligible for the following scholarships for 2014:…
Read MoreArrest made in vicious beating of MBTA employee
MBTA Transit Police said they have made an arrest in the vicious beating of an MBTA employee. Officials said they received a call about the assault at 11:30 p.m. on Sept. 20 at the Roxbury Crossing station. Investigators said 27-year-old Mohammad Noor punched the 69-year-old MBTA employee in the face, knocking him to the ground,…
Read More2012 Election Voter Guide
Tomorrow is election day and all local 589 members need to get out an vote. Polls are open 7am to 8pm. Click here for the list of candidates endorsed by our union, which you can print out and take with you to the polls. Click here if you are unsure where to vote. Also, if you…
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