Endorsements
Counting 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 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 More2013 Endorsements
At last night’s meeting of the membership, the members voted to endorse Ed Markey for U.S. Senate, Marty Walsh for Mayor of Boston, and Michael Flaherty for Boston City Council At-Large.
Read MoreLocal 589 Endorses Tom McGee for Mayor of Lynn
On Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017, please consider voting for Local 589’s endorsed candidate for Mayor of Lynn – Tom McGee. For more information, visit ww.mcgeeforlynn.com.
Read MoreLocal 589 Endorses Paul Feeney for State Senate
On Tuesday, October 17, 2017, we urge all our members, their families, and friends, who live in the Bristol and Norfolk District to vote for our union brother Paul Feeney for State Senate. Paul has always stood with us so it’s our turn to stand with him by helping him get elected. Not to mention…
Read MoreLocal 589 Endorses Walsh and Flynn for City of Boston Elections on Sept. 26, 2017
Tuesday Sept. 26, 2017, is election day in the City of Boston. Local 589 is proud to endorse and urges all our members, their families, and their friends who live in Boston to support the following candidates: Boston Mayor Martin Walsh: Marty has been a true friend to Local 589 as a State Representative and…
Read MoreLocal 589 Endorsement Victories
Dear brothers and sisters, Mayoral candidates Marty Walsh and Bill Carpenter topped a list of Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589 endorsed candidates who were winners last night. Marty Walsh, a Laborers Union officer and State Representative, won the Boston Mayor’s race 52% to 48% with strong support from Local 589 and Union members throughout the…
Read More2022 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. General Court: Alex Bezanson, Plymouth County Commissioner Chris lannella, Governors Council Diana DiZoglio, Auditor Kevin Hayden, Suffolk County District Attorney…
Read MoreSpecial Election for Endorsed Candidates
Dear members: Local 589 has endorsed the following state senate candidates for two separate special elections in April: Endorsed Candidate: Patrick O’Connor Date of Election: Tuesday, April 12, 2016 District: Plymouth and Norfolk District, which include the following towns: Weymouth, Cohasset, Duxbury, Hingham, Marshfield, Norwell, Hull, and Scituate. Endorsed Candidate: Jay Livingstone Date of Election:…
Read MoreLet’s Show Joe We Have His Back!
Recognizing the need for a candidate who stands for working families, can beat Donald Trump, and restore civility and respect for the United States, our International Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) General Executive Board voted to endorse Joe Biden for President. The vote came after an extensive poll of ATU membership to evaluate the entire field of…
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