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TV Ad: Proud to serve the people of Massachusetts!
The Carmen’s Union is proud to serve the people of Massachusetts and exemplifies what’s great about the Commonwealth and our country by bringing together people from different backgrounds. Click on the video below to see some of the great men and women who will be working all weekend on the MBTA to help get our riders…
Read MoreFighting For A Better Workstation
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Below is a short video about the International ATU’s Campaign to Fix Driver Workstations, which we encourage you to watch. In the video, International ATU President Larry Hanley explains how he is looking for all locals, including Local 589, to approve a “Resolution to End Fatalities and Injuries Resulting From Poor Bus…
Read MoreNew TV Ad: Winter Is Here
Winter is here and everyone is nervous what this means for the MBTA. Whatever Winter brings the members of the Boston Carmen’s Union are here to help get you where you need to go. Click on the video below to watch our new TV ad.
Read MoreCheck out our new TV ad
Check out our new TV ad about our dedicated members working on the front lines and behind the scenes to help our riders get where they need to go each and every day.
Read MoreVideo: Message from ATU International President Larry Hanley.
In a video message to ATU members, International President Larry Hanley talks about the ongoing struggles the union faces throughout Canada and across the United States and how our union is preparing for these challenges. From contract fights in St. Louis, Kansas, Detroit, and New York to privatization battles in Edmonton, Washington, DC, Binghamton, NY…
Read MoreVideo: One Boston – Marty Walsh for Mayor
Boston Marathon TV Ad: We’ll Get You There!
Whether you’re running in the Boston Marathon or watching from the sidelines, we’ll get you there! #RidersFirst
Read MoreMachinists Union, Local 447 Strike
Today, Local 589 President Jim Evers and the Executive Board joined members of the Machinists Union, Local 447 who are on strike for a fair contract at Cummins Inc. in Dedham, MA. Members of Local 447 voted to strike after Cummins management insisted on a contract that put into place inconsistent and subjective pay for…
Read MoreVideo from educational workshop on why “right to work” is WRONG.
Earlier this month, Ben Gordon with the International ATU provided an educational workshop for our members on why “right to work”is WRONG. Click on the link below to watch his presentation as well as hear him answer questions from the membership after. Please share!
Read MoreHero Bus Driver
Everyday, our members perform daily acts of kindness in the course of their work. Although the majority go unseen, one of our riders witnessed and tweeted about one today involving Charlestown Operator Emil Hovanesian, which caught the attention of WBZ-TV Assignment Editor Andrea Courtois. Click on the video below to learn how Emil stopped his…
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