Archive for August 2024
F Market Street Line Dedicates Car 1059 to Mike Delia
In San Francisco, California, the F Market Street line operates PCC Streetcars painted in the colors of the North American transit agencies that ran similar cars. Car 1059 is painted in the colors of the Boston Elevated Railway, and contains a card explaining the history of Boston streetcar service. Recently, the SFMTA board of directors…
Read MoreMBTA Rail Vehicle Maintenance Program Graduates Celebrated
Last Tuesday, the Local 589 executive board and T officials awarded certificates to the graduates of the MBTA’s first Rail Vehicle Maintenance Technician Training Program. This year-long program, spearheaded by Local 589 Equipment Maintenance Delegate John Mersereau, offers extensive training in rail vehicle maintenance to recent high school graduates with technical and mechanical backgrounds, with…
Read MoreE-Board Field Visit: Engaging Green Line Operators & Techs at Reservoir
This past Thursday, the E-Board visited Green Line operators and vehicle maintenance technicians at the Reservoir transportation campus. Thank you to everyone who took the time to discuss workplace issues with us. #UnionStrong #StrongerTogether #KeepingMassMoving #FieldVisit
Read MoreMass. Delegation Invites Evers to DNC
This week, President Jim Evers is honored to be an invited guest of the Massachusetts delegation at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. #DNC2024 #laborstrong Click here to view more photos.
Read More2024 MBTA Bus Roadeo
Congratulations to our Local 589 brothers and sisters who qualified for and competed in this year’s annual 2024 MBTA Bus Roadeo. A special shoutout to: 1st Place: Riad Berhab – Charlestown Garage (#477665) 2nd Place: James Otis – Charlestown Garage (#72875) 3rd Place: Farid Ismaili – Charlestown Garage (#485476) It was a fantastic event with…
Read MoreNGP Offering 589-Approved Short-Term Disability in September
National Group Protection (NGP) will be at the garages in September from 9 AM to 5 PM to offer short-term disability coverage. This plan helps cover your monthly expenses if you’re unable to work due to an injury or illness. NGP is 589-approved and will have proper identification. Unlike scammers who ask for money upfront…
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