Statement
President John Lee Speaks Out Against Driver Assault
“The escalating number of assaults and physical confrontations directed against my members is disturbing and unacceptable. Yesterday’s bus driver assault is under investigation and Local 589 will refrain from comment on this incident until the investigation is completed.
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Dear Union Brothers & Sisters, Just wanted to take a moment to recognize ANOTHER outstanding job done by Local 589/MBTA employees in regards to the problems this morning on the Redline.
Read MoreStatement by President John Lee
Earlier this month a regular internal audit uncovered irregularities in the Union’s treasury. The positive news for MBTA riders and taxpayers is that this exclusively involved Union funds – no MBTA funds and no taxpayer money was involved in any manner.
Read MoreStatement: Boston Carmen’s Union Pickets, Shuts Down MBTA Money Room
The Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589, facing a vote to privatize their work at the MBTA Money Room today, took a stand against the outsourcing of their work to a private company. Members of the Executive Board, joined by fellow MBTA Union leaders and members, formed a picket line at the Money Room in Charlestown,…
Read MorePresident O’Brien’s Statement on Recent Audit of MBTA Money Room
A number of media outlets have been reporting on a recent audit of the MBTA money room. Please see the full statement from Boston Carmen’s Union President, Jimmy O’Brien, that has been provided to media outlets in response to the audit and statements made by MBTA management — “The recent reports and audits commissioned by…
Read MoreStatement on MBTA Armored Trucks
“For the past several months, Governor Baker and MBTA leadership have repeatedly released reports that denigrate hard working employees in an attempt to justify outsourcing their jobs. But this week Governor Baker himself resorted to pure fiction. In a press conference Wednesday the Governor said “someone cut sunroofs into two of the armored trucks used…
Read MoreStatement from Carmen’s Union on New MBTA General
“The MBTA has spent a lot of energy attacking its own employees, but if you ask riders if their experience is better, if their commutes are better, you will hear a resounding ‘no.’ If the Baker Administration is serious about improving the MBTA it needs to make real investments in the system’s infrastructure– vehicles of…
Read MoreBoston Carmen’s Union Statement on Governor’s MBTA Bill
Below is a statement from the Executive Board of the Boston Carmen’s Union regarding the Governor’s MBTA bill. “The Governor’s Special Panel on the MBTA highlighted deep and pervasive management problems at the MBTA. While we agree with many of the recommendations of their report, eliminating the Pacheco Law will only make a bad situation…
Read MoreStatement by The Boston Carmen’s Union ATU Local 589
The incident in Revere last night is under an on-going investigation by the Suffolk County District Attorney, State Police, and MBTA Police. While the facts are still being determined it would be inappropriate for Local 589 to comment. The bus operator is emotionally distraught and unavailable for comment. Our Union’s thoughts and prayers are with the family of…
Read MoreCarmen’s Union Statement on Today’s Red Line Incident
Boston, MA – The Boston Carmen’s Union released the following statement on today’s Red Line incident: “We are extremely grateful that there were no serious injuries in today’s accident to either the employees we represent or the riding public, which we serve.” “Safety has always been the top priority of the Carmen’s Union. Creating extra…
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