Elections
Brady Wins in 2nd Plymouth & Bristol District!
On Tuesday, voters in the 2nd Plymouth & Bristol district overwhelmingly elected Democratic State Representative Mike Brady to the Massachusetts State Senate in the special election to replace the late Senator Tom Kennedy. Mike was one of Local 589’s endorsed candidates. “Throughout our campaign, I have been encouraged by the spirit and character of 2nd…
Read MoreLocal 589’s candidate takes on incumbent Mayor of Brockton.
Yesterday, Local 589’s endorsed candidate, Bill Carpenter, advanced past the preliminary to take on the incumbent Mayor in the final election for Mayor of Brockton. Speaking from his election night party at George’s Cafe, Carpenter said the results show people want a change at City Hall. “A two-term incumbent mayor could not get 50 percent…
Read MorePhone Banking for Boston’s next Mayor
Thank you to the Local 589 members pictured in this photo that participated in last night’s phone bank for Marty Walsh (from left to right, Mark Flaherty, Greg Sullivan, Pete Bradley, Bob Callahan and Jamie Bates). We have one week to go before the preliminary election on Sept. 24th. If you can spare some time between now…
Read MoreJoin me in congratulating Ray McCue!
Brothers and Sisters, Today, I swore in brother Ray McCue as the new Barn Captain for the Wellington and Orient Heights Carhouses. A member of Local 589 since 2001, brother McCue had previously served his colleagues as his area’s barn captain from 2004-2019. Throughout his two decades of service, Ray has been a dedicated and…
Read MoreSample Ballot for Local 589’s Primary Election
Attached is sample ballot for Local 589’s Primary Election on Monday, November 18, 2019. Voting is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Boston Teachers Union Hall (180 Mt Vernon St, Dorchester, MA 02125). Good luck to all the candidates and thank you for stepping up and putting your name on the ballot!…
Read MoreSupporting our friend State Sen. Michael Brady
Yesterday, Local 589 President Jim Evers, Assistant Secretary Karen Maxwell, and Rapid Transit/AFC Delegate Roudy Jean attended an event in support of State Senator Michael Brady. During tough times, Sen. Brady has always had our backs. This year, he has an opponent and needs our support. Apart from getting your family and friends to vote for him, please…
Read More2019 Political Endorsements
Today (11/5) is Election Day in Massachusetts. All members, retirees, and their families are encouraged to support the pro-union, pro-working family candidates Local 589 has endorsed below. If you are unsure where to vote, click here. If you are not registered to vote, click here. Boston: Andrea Campbell – Boston City Council, District 4 Annissa Essabibi-George – Boston…
Read MoreImportant Election Information
Dear 589 Family, We understand election time can be confusing with so many people campaigning. That is why we wanted to provide you with information about the upcoming elections, including who you can vote for as well as when and where you can vote. Important Dates: Nominations: Monday, November 4, 2019, from 9am till 9pm at the Boston Carmen’s…
Read MoreNomination of General Officers / Executive Board Members and Barn Captains
Results From Today’s Primary Election
Results from today’s primary election. Congrats to all those who ran. Win or lose, all our champions. Mark your calendars for the general election on Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, from 9am to 9pm at the Boston Teachers Union Hall.
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