Elections
Nomination of General Officers / Executive
Dear 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…
Read MoreGeneral Election – Monday, Dec. 5, 2016
A sample ballot for Local 589’s general election on Monday, Dec. 5, 2016, is now available. Click on the image on the right to increase the size. The election is being held at the Boston Teacher’s Union, 180 Mt. Vernon Street, Dorchester, MA. Voting is available during the hour of 9:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M.
Read MoreLocal 589 Primary Elections Results
Thank you to everyone that took part in yesterday’s primary election. Click here to view the results. Use 1a 2a 3a to clarify the machines location. For example first row across is Cabot Albany. 1. Cabot Albany 2. Quincy /Southampton/ Arborway 3. Green Line 4. Cabot Shops/ Southampton-North Cambridge Shop/ Wellington Orient Heights Shop 5. Riverside…
Read MoreSample ballot for primary election now available
A sample ballot for Local 589’s primary election on Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, is now available. Click here to view the sample ballot. The election is being held at the Boston Teacher’s Union, 180 Mt. Vernon Street, Dorchester, MA. Voting is available during the hour of 9:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M.
Read MoreElection Results for the ATU’s 58th International Convention
Congratulations to all candidates – win or lose – who were on the final ballot. Our local is best served when our members take an active role so thank you to all members who participated in today’s election. Click here to see the results.
Read MoreFour Days Until Election Day
With only four days left before Election Day, members of Local 589’s Executive Board were out again today supporting one of our endorsed candidates—Sen. Patrick O’Connor for reelection. Whether you vote early or on Election Day (Nov. 8), make your voice heard and support the pro-labor, pro-transit candidates that value our union and the workers we represent.
Read MoreGet Out and Vote on September 6
Today, September 6, is Primary Election Day in Massachusetts. This is your chance to make your vote, and your voice heard. Click here for a list of candidates Local 589 has endorsed. Polls will be open from 7 am to 8 pm. Find your polling place at WhereDoIVoteMA.com. Elections impact everything from public transportation to…
Read MoreElection Results for Blue Line Barn Captain
Click on the image on the left to see results from the recent special election for MBTA Blue Line (RTL) barn captain.
Read MorePrimary Election Results
Below are the results from yesterday’s primary election. President: John Lee – 539 James O’Brien – 1277 (Winner) Thomas Paul – 47 Assistant Secretary: John Burr – 396 Joseph Cerbone – 482 (Finalist*) Paul Eid – 357 Karen Maxwell – 619 (Finalist*) Delegate Division 1: Lee Creech – 124 John Henson – 142 Allen Lee – 386 (Winner) Delegate…
Read MoreUnion Primary Election This Monday
Don’t forget to vote this Monday, Nov. 18th in the primary election for the Boston Carmen’s Union, Local 589. Voting hours are 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM at the Boston Teachers Union Hall, 180 Mt. Vernon St. Dorchester (near the JFK MBTA Station on the Red Line). Identification will be required to vote and any outstanding…
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