Elections
Thirty-Five Nominated for 2019 ATU Convention
Good Evening Brothers and Sisters, Nominations for the 2019 ATU Convention are now complete. Thirty-five members (26 listed in the attached photo and the rest below) have all stepped up to the plate to make a positive impact in our union. Those not included in the attached photo include the following: Beatrice Dicks Bobby Bond…
Read MoreMake Your Plan to Vote Tomorrow
Election Day is tomorrow! Tomorrow marks a historic Election Day in Boston, with both mayoral candidates being women of color. Cast your vote for candidates who will support Boston public transportation, create good union jobs, and build a Boston that works for all. Make your plan to vote tomorrow: Click here to find your polling location. Polls…
Read MoreThank you to those who worked the polls yesterday
Thank you to our members who worked the polls yesterday. Congrats to all of our endorsed candidates who won their elections. For those who did not, we thank them for throwing their hats in the ring and fighting for public transit and working families. Special shout out to our history-making new Boston Mayor Michelle Wu.…
Read MoreSpilka Addresses Mass. AFL-CIO Convention
State Senator Karen Spilka, Local 589’s endorsed candidate for U.S. Congress in the 5th District Special Democratic Primary, was a featured speaker at the Massachusetts AFL-CIO Convention. Senator Spilka spoke to a packed hall in Plymouth highlighting her 93% Life time Labor Voting Record and making her case that she is the best candidate for…
Read MoreWalsh Endorsed by John Barros & Felix Arroyo
BostInno | Nick DeLuca | Oct. 8, 2013 In a press conference today, former Boston mayoral candidates John Barros and Felix Arroyo took to the podium to formally announce their endorsement of State Representative Marty Walsh. Speaking at William F. Flaherty Playground Park, the contender for Tom Menino’s City Hall office was humbled and honored. With…
Read MoreStandout for Joe Kennedy
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Want to help Local 589’s endorsed candidate for U.S. Senate Joe Kennedy III? If so, the following are some upcoming stand out opportunities: Tuesday (7/28) @ 4:30pm: Middleton/Danvers (Rt. 62/114 intersection, Middleton) Wednesday (7/29) @ 4:30pm: Peabody (Peabody Square) Thursday (7/30) @ 4:30pm: Ipswich/Northern Essex Co. (Five Corners, Ipswich) Sunday (8/2)…
Read MoreStand Out for Joe Kennedy
Today, Local 589’s e-board, barn captains, and members stood out in support of our next U.S. Senator Joe Kennedy III. The primary is Sept. 1 so don’t forget to vote. See photos below. For more information on Joe’s campaign, visit https://kennedyforma.com/.
Read More2020 Political Endorsements
Below are the candidates Local 589 has endorsed for the state general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. This list will be updated periodically as new endorsements are made. All members, retirees, and their families are encouraged to support Local 589’s endorsed candidates. Click here if you are not registered to vote, are unsure where to vote,…
Read MoreDon’t Forget to Vote Today!
Today (9/1) is Election Day and polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. statewide. Click here for a list of candidates Local 589 has endorsed. Remember to check your polling place before you vote as some may have been moved to locations better suited to social distancing. #VoteUnion #StatePrimary
Read MoreSupporting Those Who Support Us
Today, we stood out for several political candidates Local 589 has endorsed, such as U.S. Senate candidate Joe Kennedy III, Mass. State Senator Nick Collins, and Norfolk County Sheriff Patrick McDermott. Click here to see more stand out pics on our Facebook page. Click here for a full list of our endorsed candidates. #GOTV #UnionStrong
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