Announcement
Out-of-Control Transit Costs in Boston or Attack on Public Services?
ALEC affiliate Pioneer Institute is targeting both Massachusetts Sen. Marc Pacheco and the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority. They must be doing something right. Rumors that the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority’s bus costs are out of control have reached a fever pitch lately, thanks to claims by Greg Sullivan, current Pioneer Institute Research Director and former…
Read MoreContest To Design a New Union Pin
Dear 589 Members, We are having a contest to design a new union pin. This contest will start on May 1st and end on Nov. 1st. The winner will be announced at the November Union meeting and will receive a new Apple IPad. You can send your design to the union hall by way of…
Read MoreMay Is Transit Action Month!
May will be a month of action, excitement and mobilization, the likes of which have never been seen in ATU history. Hear details from President Hanley at LIVE webcasts TOMORROW (Wed., April 23) @ 7pm ET or 10pm ET. Click here to join the webcast tomorrow: http://new.livestream.com/ATUTV. Throughout May members will be reaching out to riders…
Read MoreRiding Public Transit Best Way to Celebrate Earth Day
Huffington Post | 04/18/2014 | By Lawrence J. Hanley, International President, ATU Earth Day is Tuesday, April 22, and like many Americans, you might be stumped about what more you can do to help the environment. You’ve recycled, installed energy-saving light bulbs and low-flow water fixtures, turned down your thermostat and even put extra insulation in your attic. What…
Read MoreLocal 589 Members, DOT Approve 4-year Working and Pension Agreements
A packed house of Boston Carmen’s Union members overwhelmingly approved 4-year working and pension agreements on Sunday, September 14th. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (DOT) Board approved both agreements on Wednesday, September 17th. On Sunday morning, Local 589 members gathered at the Boston Teachers Union where they listened to the details of both agreements, asked…
Read MoreHouse Moves To Eliminate Taxpayer Protection Act (“Pacheco Law”)
Brothers and sisters: Yesterday was a terrible day for the public and for the members of Local 589. The Massachusetts House of Representatives released their draft budget, and it includes recommendations that eliminate the protections afforded by the Taxpayer Protection Act (“Pacheco Law”), jeopardizing not only your jobs but also the public interest. We are…
Read More400 Million Rides: MBTA Ridership Hit A Record High In 2014
WBUR | By ZENINJOR ENWEMEKA | March 10, 2015 BOSTON, MA—With increased rides on the subway, buses and the commuter rail, the MBTA had a record 400.8 million trips last year — putting the transit system in line with a nationwide trend in which more and more people are using public transportation. A new report…
Read MoreYou Are Appreciated!
The following is a sample of the words of encouragement and support that we’ve received via our Facebook page from the riding public as we work to get the system back online after the snowiest month on record: “In this time of shutdowns, breakdowns and stalls, I want to take the time to thank the…
Read MoreMBTA brings in Peter Pan to help with Red Line shuttle buses
Dear 589 members As some of you may have heard, the MBTA brought in Peter Pan Bus Lines today to help with the Red Line shuttle buses. We felt it necessary to inform you, our members, of the circumstances behind this. Due to the MBTA’s high demand and heavy ridership as a result of the…
Read MoreLocal 589 Endorses Adrian Madaro for State Rep (1st Suffolk)
It is with great pleasure the Executive Board and Membership of the Boston Carmen’s Union, Local 589, announce the endorsement of Adrian Madaro for the Massachusetts House of Representatives for the 1st Suffolk District. Election is March 31, 2015. We encourage all our members and their families to support Adrian. For more information about Adrian or how to…
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