Elections
Mass. AFL-CIO Educational & Political Conference
The Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589 Executive Board participated in the 3-day Massachusetts AFL-CIO Gompers-Murray-Meany Educational Conference held from May 22nd-24th. The annual conference provides workshops on current Labor issues, speakers such as State Treasurer Steve Grossman and Attorney General Martha Coakley with special guest speaker US Senate candidate Ed Markey. Markey took time to…
Read MoreNomination of General Officers / Executive Board Members and Barn Captains
Section 30: “A member to be nominated for any office in this Local Union must be present “at the Union Office” unless such member be confined through illness to her or his home or hospital or out of town on legitimate business. No member shall be a candidate for more than one office at any election.”…
Read MoreCounting Down to Election Day
Last night, several members of the executive board represented Local 589 at an event for our friend State Senator Sal DiDomenico. A number of our endorsed candidates (Maura Healey, Diana DiZoglio) were also in attendance. Click here to see some more photos form the event on our Facebook page. Whether you vote early or on…
Read MorePreliminary Election Results for Cabot/Albany Barn Captain
Good Evening Everyone, Below are the results from today’s preliminary election at the Cabot Bus Garage. Thank you to everyone who put themselves out there as a candidate and congratulations to Alix Gaston and Marcus Taylor, both of whom will be moving on to the final election next week. Polls will be open next Thursday, December…
Read More2021 Political Endorsements
Below is a list of pro-union candidates Local 589 has endorsed. All members, retirees, and their families are encouraged to support these candidates in their upcoming elections. If you are unsure where to vote, click here. Boston: Annissa Essaibi George, Mayor Michael Flaherty, City Council, At-Large Julia Mejia, City Council, At-Large Erin Murphy, City Council,…
Read MoreSpecial Election for Bennett Garage Barn Captain
There will be a Special Election to have another Barn Captain for Bennett Garage Bus Garage. Nominations will be held at the Union Office at 295 Devonshire Street on Monday, May 10, 2021 from 9am to 9pm. The Primary Election will take place at the Bennett Street Garage on Monday, May 17, 2021, between the …
Read More2020 Political Endorsements
Below are the candidates Local 589 has endorsed for the state general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. All members, retirees, and their families are encouraged to support Local 589’s endorsed candidates. Click here if you are unsure where to vote. President/Vice President: Joe Biden/Kamala Harris United States Senate: Ed Markey Massachusetts Senate: Anne Gobi, Worcester,…
Read MoreSupporting our Endorsed Candidates
Over the last few months, Local 589 members have been holding signs for our endorsed candidates. In this photo, Local 589 President Jim Evers, Rapid Transit/AFC Delegate Roudy Jean, and Barn Captain Bob Barclay we’re in Rockland yesterday holding signs for Emmanuel Dockter for State Representative. Click here to see some other photos from yesterday.…
Read MoreElection Day Sign Holders Needed
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Tomorrow is Election Day and several of our endorsed candidates could use some sign holders at the polls throughout the day. Rep. Tram Nguyen, Eighteenth Essex District (Andover, Boxford, North Andover, and Tewksbury). Click here to sign up for a shift to hold a sign. Rep. Dave Robertson, Nineteenth Middlesex District (Tewksbury, Wilmington). Below are the…
Read MoreGeneral Election Results – Dec. 5, 2016
Congratulations to all candidates – win or lose – who were on yesterday’s ballot. Our local is best served when our members take an active role so thank you to all members who participated in yesterday’s election. Click here to see the results.
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