Benefit
Union Plus Scholarship Program
Since 1992, the Union Plus Scholarship Program has awarded more than $3 million to students of working families who want to begin or continue their post-secondary education. Over 1,900 families have benefited from our commitment to higher education. The Union Plus Scholarship Program is offered through the Union Plus Education Foundation. Click here for a…
Read More2011 ATU SCHOLARSHIP IN MEMORY OF STUART SNOWDEN
Five scholarships are awarded each year in the amount of $5,000. A sixth $2,000 scholarship is available for award to an applicant who will attend a technical or vocational post-secondary school. The competition is open to ATU members and their children. All applicants must meet the eligibility requirements and otherwise satisfy these Rules and Procedures.…
Read MoreMASS. AFL-CIO 53rd ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The Massachusetts AFL-CIO Scholarships are available to all high school seniors living in Massachusetts. Students with union affiliation will be eligible for both the Mass AFL-CIO scholarships as well as the union scholarships offered by the union that the student is affiliated with.
Read MoreAttention: Local 589 Active Employees Only
Group Insurance Benefit Deductions Begin Pay Period Ending 7/4/14. The Group Insurance Commission requires 1 month’s advance payment on all benefit plans (excluding the Flexible Spending Accounts). This results in a double deduction taken for the following payroll end dates: 7/4/14 7/11/14 7/18/14 7/25/14
Read MoreVideo: O’Brien Takes ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
While standing in front of Local 589’s office and in addition to making a donation to ALS, President Jimmy O’Brien took the #ALSIceBucketChallenge and then nominated Doug Taylor, Local 589’s Executive Board, and MBTA General Manager Beverly Scott. You have 24 hours and please make a donation to ALS.
Read MoreUpdate to the Contract Arbitration/Court Case
Good Morning 589 Members: We wanted to provide you with an update to the Contract Arbitration/Court Case. We had a meeting this morning with General Manager Scott, General Counsel Scott Reed, the Director of Labor Relations Kim Poirier, the COO Sean McCarthy, and Deputy Secretary Perez. As a result of that meeting, we have been…
Read MoreNGP Offering 589-Approved Short-Term Disability in September
National Group Protection (NGP) will be at the garages in September from 9 AM to 5 PM to offer short-term disability coverage. This plan helps cover your monthly expenses if you’re unable to work due to an injury or illness. NGP is 589-approved and will have proper identification. Unlike scammers who ask for money upfront…
Read MoreGIC Open Enrollment Calendar
The MBTA is targeting July 1, 2014 as the transfer date to the GIC. See the open enrollment calendar on the right hand side of the screen for the GIC. Please know this is only if you want to make changes to your health care. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Read MoreNotice of GIC Open Enrollment
GIC Health Fair 10 Park Plaza, Boston Wednesday, 04/15/2015 11am – 3pm. If you are already enrolled in the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) and are not making any benefit changes no action is required. April 8 – May 6 For Changes Effective July 1, 2015 Annual enrollment time is here, giving you the opportunity to…
Read MoreEnrollment for Supplemental Benefits
Dear union brothers and sisters, We wanted to alert you that you can still enroll in the supplemental benefit plans provided by National Group Protection. The deadline is December 1, 2014. Supplemental benefits include the following: Group Accident Group Critical Illness Group Disability Whole Life If you have any questions, please contact National Group Protection…
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