Archive for May 2025

Last night, the Local 589 Executive Board extended its thanks to State Rep. Joe McGonagle for sponsoring Bill H.1877, An Act Relative to Assault and Battery of a Transit Worker. On May 6, Rep. McGonagle testified before the Joint Committee on the Judiciary alongside Local 589 President Jim Evers, Vice President Billy Berardino, and fellow union…

Today, we honor all those who gave their lives in service to our country—including brave members of Local 589. Their sacrifice challenges us to do more than remember—it calls us to live with purpose and heart. We can honor them by sharing their stories, standing by their families, and working together to build a stronger,…

Local 589—come march in the Boston Pride Parade with the T! Join us June 14 at 11 AM in Copley Square. Space is limited—scan the QR code to sign up! Questions? Email pridesteerco@mbta.com. #Local589 #BostonPride #PrideWithTheT

Here are some photos from today’s retirement luncheon celebrating our Local 589 union brother and Rail Equipment Maintenance Technician, Philip Shoemaker, at the Riverside Carhouse. A heartfelt congratulations to Phil, and sincere thanks for his years of dedication and hard work keeping the T moving. Wishing him all the best in a happy and well-earned…

This picture stands in contrast to today’s headline. It shows what happens when you: • Invest in public transit as a public good. • Pay livable wages and protect middle-class jobs. • Grow the workforce and expand core services. • Trust the knowledge and collaboration of frontline workers. • Lead with transparency. • Hire leaders…

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Carmen’s Union Local 589! Today, we proudly celebrate our members who are moms—and the mothers who’ve supported, inspired, and shaped us. We may move Massachusetts, but moms move the world.  

Brothers and Sisters, Tomorrow is the day! We’re calling on all members to take part in the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, an annual initiative supported by ATU in partnership with the AFL-CIO and the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC). This powerful campaign helps put food on the tables of families in need. Last…