TUE, APRIL 13, 2010
Boston Carmen's Union Endorses Guy Glodis for State Auditor
The Executive Board of the Boston Carmen's Union Local 589 stands with Guy
Glodis, the Union's endorsed candidate for Massachusetts State Auditor. Guy
Glodis, a former State Representative and State Senator with a 100% voting record on workers issues, is currently Worcester County Sheriff
MON, MARCH 29, 2010
Local 589 Members Vote to Endorse Steve Grossman for State Treasurer
Boston Carmen's Union Local 589's Executive Board stand with Steve Grossman, Democratic candidate for State Treasurer. Local 589 members voted to endorse Grossman, the owner of unionized company and long time Democratic activist, for State Treasurer at the March membership meeting.
SUN, FEBRUARY 28, 2010
Find out how your State Representative and State Senator voted on the Transportation Reform Bill
The Massachusetts House of Representatives voted 130 to 25 and the State Senate voted 27 to 11 to force MBTA workers and retirees into the GIC and to take away collective bargaining rights from Local 589 members on health insurance and some pension issues.
To find out if your State Representative and State Senator voted
With You or Against You click the links below:
MARCH 13, 2010
Sister Charice Lewis Honored for
Heroic Actions
Yesterday, Sister Charice Lewis received
the Community Recognition Award from Partners in Transportation in recognition
of her heroic actions last November that saved the life of a passenger
who fell off a North Station platform and into the path of Lewis' Orange
Line train. Her alertness and split-second thinking allowed her to stop
the train the just moments before the women would have been hit.
SUN, FEBRUARY 28, 2010
Find out how your State Representative and State Senator voted on the Transportation Reform Bill
The Massachusetts House of Representatives voted 130 to 25 and the State Senate voted 27 to 11 to force MBTA workers and retirees into the GIC and to take away collective bargaining rights from Local 589 members on health insurance and some pension issues.
To find out if your State Representative and State Senator voted
With You or Against You click the links below:
THU, FEBRUARY 11, 2010
Local 589 Updates Congress on MBTA Issues
Congressman William Delahunt, Delegate Jim O'Brien and U.S. House Chair of the Labor Committee George Miller. Brother O'Brien met with Congressmen Delahunt and Miller at a recent event and discussed the Union's position opposing the removal of collective bargaining rights on our health and pensions.
WED, JANUARY 30, 2010
John Lee Elected to Greater Boston Central Labor Council
Executive Board
Greater Boston Labor Council Executive Secretary Richard Rogers, Local 589 Vice President/Assistant Business Agent John Lee, Labor Council Vice President Pat Armstrong and President Lou Mandarini at the swearing in of the new Executive Board. Brother Lee has been a Delegate to the Boston Labor Council and was sworn in at the January meeting.
WED, JANUARY 13, 2010
Local 589 Member Recognized as
"Goodwill Ambassador" by Passenger
This evening, Channel 7 ran a story on
Brother Dank Combs, who was recognized by a passenger for his assistance
in finding her lost purse last December. In response to Brother Combs'
extraordinary efforts, the passenger sent a letter to the T commending
him.
Financial Secretary's Tax Time Membership Reminder:
2009 Union Dues - $832.00
Special Notice to all MBTA Retirees
Class Action Lawsuit to Challenge Changes to Legislative Mandate for Health Insurance.
Your story about how these changes impact you and your family's economic future are important.
All MBTA retirees - union, non-union,
and executives are urged to contact Local 589 President/Business Steve MacDougall, Financial Secretary-Treasurer Mike Mastrocola or Vice President/Assistant Business Agent John Lee with your story and for more information.
Call Local 589's Office at 866-342-5589 and leave your name and contract information. Act immediately.
