Apr 05 2020
Dear Brothers and Sisters, We are sad to announce the death of our union brother Andrew “Andy” Wong who passed away on Tuesday after contracting COVID-19. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Andy’s family, friends, and fellow workers. Andy was hired by the MBTA on May 4, 1998, and went on to a 22-year career. …
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Mar 31 2020
Below is a message from the GM about a new policy they are implementing to help protect members. Contact your delegate or a member of the executive board if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you, Local 589 Executive Board ▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️▫️ Dear Colleagues, In our effort to improve the health and safety of our …
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Mar 25 2020
“We hope that the Baker Administration and the MBTA recognize the incredible commitment of this workforce when making decisions about compensation and sick leave for their essential employees, particularly during this unprecedented time. We’re concerned because members of the Boston Carmen’s Union who have been on duty have tested positive for COVID-19. As essential employees, …
Permanent link to this article: https://carmensunion589.org/2020/03/statement-from-boston-carmens-union-president-jim-evers-in-response-to-mbta-employees-testing-positive-for-covid-19/
