Convention Election Results

Election Results

On behalf of the membership and the Executive Board of the Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589, we want to congratulate the 26 candidates who ran to be a delegate at the 2013 ATU International Convention. For the 15 people that were elected, we have every confidence in you that you will represent the membership well …

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Trolley Operators Appreciation Day

Newton Highlands T Station

On Friday, June 7, the MBTA and the Newton Highlands Neighborhood Area Council will sponsor the first MBTA Trolley Operators Appreciation Day. The event will be held at the Newton Highlands T station on Walnut Street at Lincoln on both the inbound and outbound platforms of the station from 8-10:30 a.m., and again from 3-5 …

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President Lee Appointed to New Committee

ATU President Hanley talks with Local 589 President John Lee at a Restructuring Committee Meeting at the Maritime Institute.

Local 589 President John Lee was selected by International President Larry Hanley to join a panel of 30 leaders from across the United States and Canada to serve on the ATU Structural Exploratory Committee. The committee will look to address changes and challenges in our industry, including: Training Mobilization Technology Building Coalitions Engaging Pro-Transit/Worker Candidates

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