Archive for September 2024
Happy Labor Day
Wishing all our Local 589 members a happy and safe Labor Day! A special shoutout to those working today. Take a moment to enjoy this short video.
Read MorePrimary Election Day
Today is primary election day in Massachusetts, and the polls are open until 8 p.m. Don’t forget to vote! We encourage you to support the pro-union candidates endorsed by Local 589. Click here for a list of our endorsed candidates and to find your polling location.
Read MoreThank You for Supporting Shuttle Work – Let’s Keep It Going!
This weekend, thanks to the efforts of Delegates Cora, Cruz, and the E-Board, Local 589 successfully covered a larger share of shuttle work for the Red Line diversion. A big thank you to everyone who stepped up to help—our riders and communities depend on you. To maintain this higher level of in-house shuttle coverage, please…
Read More2024 Local 589 Golf Tournament Photos
Thank you to all our sponsors and participants for making last Friday’s annual golf tournament at Brookmeadow Country Club in Canton a tremendous success. As always, it was a fantastic day for everyone involved. The tournament not only provided a great time but also supported Local 589’s COPE (Committee on Political Education) fund. Click here…
Read MoreTomorrow’s Field Visit to Lynn Garage Canceled
Attention Members: Tomorrow’s field visit to Lynn Garage has been canceled due to a scheduling conflict. We will reschedule and inform you of the new date once it is set. Thank you.
Read MoreRemembering Our Former Union Brother Lost on 9/11
Today, we honor our former union brother Gerard “Jerry” Dewan, who tragically lost his life on 9/11. Jerry grew up in Roslindale, attending Sacred Heart Grammar School and Don Bosco High School, before beginning his career as an Arborway driver with the MBTA. In 1996, he followed his passion and moved to New York to…
Read More2024 MBTA Annual Rail Roadeo
Join Local 589’s Executive Board in congratulating our members who competed in the MBTA’s 2024 Annual Rail Roadeo, held last weekend at Riverside. A total of 27 operators and 16 repairers, across six teams, demonstrated their impressive expertise in both operations and maintenance. Special recognition goes to the top performers: Operators: Antonio Juarez—Red Line Matthew…
Read MoreUnited Way Campaign at Cabot Garage – Monday, Sept. 30
Dear Members, Representatives from the United Way will be at Cabot Garage on Monday, September 30, from 9:30 a.m. to noon to discuss their 2024 fundraising campaign. We encourage you to stop by if you’d like to learn more or get involved. In solidarity, Executive Board Boston Carmen’s Union, Local 589
Read MoreAvailable Now: Summer Edition of Carmen’s Quarterly
The summer edition of Carmen’s Quarterly has arrived! This issue highlights some of the great events that took place this summer, including the Annual Golf Tournament, the MBTA Bus Roadeo and the first-ever Apprentice Graduation. Flip through for the latest information and updates for Carmen’s Union Local 589. Click on the magazine cover below to…
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