Announcement
Union Teamwork Saves A Life
What started as a regular workday turned into a team effort lead by Local 589 members to save a man’s life on T property. The MBTA recently purchased a large piece of floor sweeping equipment and a vendor representative was in to set up and demonstrate the machine. While preparing for the training, the vendor…
Read MoreBoston Globe: MBTA operators’ union objects to strict cellphone policy
By Martin Finucane | Boston Globe | June 18, 2014 A bus crash last month left an MBTA bus dangling over the Massachusetts Turnpike in Newton. The union that represents MBTA train and bus operators is objecting to state a tough new policy against cellphone possession by operators issued by state officials. The Boston Carmen’s…
Read MoreStatement on the New MBTA Cellphone Policy
The Boston Carmen’s Union ATU Local 589 shares the desire to keep bus transportation as safe as possible for riders and employees alike. However, our Union is deeply disturbed by MBTA management’s decision to turn bargained policy on its head, determining that all bus and transportation workers are guilty until proven innocent and declaring management…
Read MoreIncrease in Minimum Dues Per Capita Tax
Under section 18 of the CONSTITUTION AND GENERAL LAWS, the per capita tax and minimum dues rate for all active members must be adjusted each July based upon the annual percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI-W, 1982-84=100) published by the U.S. Department of Labor. Dues will increases in the amount of $1.50 on…
Read More589 Members Recognized for Volunteer Service
Local 589 members who volunteered their time for the wakes and funerals of two Boston Fire Fighters, a Boston Police Gang Unit officer and a Plymouth Police Officer were honored on June 3rd at a special recognition ceremony. The event, attended by the Local 589 Executive Board, MBTA officials and Police and Fire Department leadership…
Read MoreGubernatorial Forum on Transportation
The next Governor of Massachusetts will have important decisions to make about how we will get to work, school, recreation, visit family and friends, and keep the economy going. Whether you walk, bike, take the train, the bus, drive, or ride a motorcycle, our quality of life depends on being able to get around. Please…
Read MoreWatertown MBTA driver wins bus ‘roadeo’
Tyrell Sullivan, who operates buses on the Route 73 between Harvard Square and Waverly Square, won the MBTA’s annual bus roadeo Sunday in Charlestown. It’s the second roadeo title for Sullivan, a 29-year old South Boston resident, who has been with the MBTA for almost nine years. The MBTA has more than 1,400 bus operators.…
Read MoreSpecial Meeting This Sunday
A special meeting of the membership will be held on Sunday, September 14, 2014 at 10:00 am at the Boston Teachers Union Hall, 180 Mount Vernon Street, Dorchester. This is a Special Meeting and the only business to be discussed will be the WORKING and PENSION AGREEMENTS. Fraternally, The Executive Board Boston Carmen’s Union, Local…
Read MoreDon’t Forget To Vote Tomorrow (9/9)!
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Local 589 is asking all our members to please get out and vote tomorrow (9/9) for the primary. This is a crucial primary election for our endorsed candidates, Steve Grossman for Governor, Steve Kerrigan for Lt Governor, Warren Tolman for Attorney General, and Deb Goldberg for State Treasurer. We ask for your help, not only to vote…
Read MoreLocal 589 Stands Out at Boston Labor Day Breakfast
The Boston Carmen’s Union ATU Local 589 was front and center at the Boston Labor Day Breakfast on Monday with a crowd of over 800 at the Park Plaza Hotel. Executive Board members attended the event and had the opportunity to talk with a number of candidates for the 2014 election. Local 589 banners supporting…
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