Comments for Boston Carmen's Union, Local 589

Comment on Local Leaders React to MBTA’s Proposed Cuts, Favor Upping Gas Tax by j cat

j cat — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:59:32 +0000

the gas tax increasing for all in massachusetts would be an unfair tax to those not being serviced by the MBTA.

cities serviced by the MBTA need to pay a greater share of the costs.

transist riders need to pay more for this service if the MBTA is to survive .costs of the power to drive the MBTA have increased since the last fare increase. the fare must reflect this.

making smart purchases , instead of the low bidder of poor quality, this then , would help in reducing costs required to maintain the equipment.

Comment on Nominating Ed Kelly by Robert Sheehan

Robert Sheehan — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:05:17 +0000

Ed Kelly is a good choice, anyone that stood up to Menino and his cronies deserves a place to hopefully continue to speak for the working people.

Comment on Proud to represent you! by john benson

john benson — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 23:54:30 +0000

great job to all employees involved

Comment on Taking The Fight To Beacon Hill by j cat

j cat — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:28:42 +0000

” President Lee also noted that the US Department of Labor is reviewing funding for federally sponsored transportation projects because of unintended consequences of Transportation Reform. ”

If the loss of funding for transit projects is real, the law will be changed concerning the past agreements between our union and the MBTA mangement.

with no bargaining rights and no input on GIC rates and coverage we will loose all that was gained over a hundred years of our unions existance.

Comment on Man Charged In Assault On MBTA Worker by admin

admin — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 04:07:33 +0000

Thanks Mark, we will consider it.

Comment on Man Charged In Assault On MBTA Worker by mark hoban

mark hoban — Sat, 28 May 2011 13:52:19 +0000

I think you should post daily death notices of active
and retired members.

Comment on Rally to Defend Collective Bargaining! by Jim Ross

Jim Ross — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:08:29 +0000

We should be requestingthem to pay for their healthcare as well. Are they in the GIC….I don’t think so

Comment on Judge Rules Against Lawsuit; Union to Appeal by Robert McComiskey

Robert McComiskey — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:16:39 +0000

What rights do we have? Should we refuse to fill out the forms and send them in? as they didn’t bargain at all? If we do does that end all as we seem to agree with them? If they can change our benefits anytime they want, and for any reason can we change our options to help take the shock of what they want? The state will save $33 Million on the backs of the workers- do they take into condition that some of these workers have a small pension and that taking $4500 (a year net) (Medicare – Premiums) will put them in a hole that they can’t get out of? Paying a fair share is ok, and probably the right thing to do if they do it the right way, and take everything into consideration.

Comment on Judge Rules Against Lawsuit; Union to Appeal by j cat

j cat — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 16:49:55 +0000

I believe section 13 [c] protections of the collective bargaining rights as well as the other listed protections will not prevent the state from enacting this attack against our rights. what can occur however is the federal goverment CAN sue the state for all the grant funds given. also prevent any more funds for our transist system.

with retires now retired, I believe this cannot be changed. courts in the past have in most all cases prevented any changes to the benefits given to past retired workers.

Comment on President John Lee Speaks Out Against Driver Assault by Suzie Que

Suzie Que — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:07:09 +0000

Seriously the question is what is being done. There should be Police present at the stations MBTA Police should have the authority and watch people get on and off the buses and Trains. You Union People get paid way to damn much to have this happen……It is an outrage!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!