Archive for June 2025
June is National Safety Month
June is National Safety Month—a reminder that safety starts with all of us. Look out for yourself and your Local 589 brothers and sisters. If you see something, say something. Together, we keep each other safe.
Read MoreRegistration Open for 2025 Local 589 Golf Tournament
Don’t miss this year’s golf tournament. Make your own foursome—but act fast! Information and application below.
Read MoreRead the Digital Spring Issue of Carmen’s Quarterly Now!
Look no further for the latest news and updates from Carmen’s Union Local 589! The spring edition of Carmen’s Quarterly features highlights from recent events, celebrates National Transportation Week, and shines a spotlight on our outstanding operators and maintenance technicians for their work during another successful Patriots Day across the city. Click the link below…
Read MoreLocal 589 Advocates for Safety Bill at State House
As part of our ongoing efforts to advocate for stronger protections for transit workers, the Local 589 Executive Board visited the Massachusetts State House today to meet with members of the State Senate. We shared key data from the MBTA’s Assault Reduction Task Force and spoke directly about the urgent need for meaningful consequences for…
Read More2025 Golf Tournament Sold Out
Golf tournament sold out. If you missed out, there’s always next year. ⛳️
Read MoreSports League Survey & Basketball Sign Up
To boost member engagement and strengthen camaraderie, Local 589 is starting a basketball league—and we’re also exploring other sports. Click here to complete a brief survey or scan the QR code below.
Read More2025 Boston Pride Parade
Thank you to all our members and riders who showed their support for the Boston Pride Parade—whether you marched with us or cheered from the sidelines. A special shout-out to the Local 589 members who helped spectators get to and from the celebration. Click here to see a series of photos from the event.
Read MoreATU Delegate Election Results
Thank you to everyone who came out and voted in today’s election for Local 589 delegates to the ATU International Convention. We’ve elected 19 delegates who will represent us this summer in New York City—helping to choose our International leadership and shape the future of our union. Thanks again to all the candidates who stepped…
Read MoreHappy Father’s Day
Happy Father’s Day from Carmen’s Union, Local 589! Today, we honor all the fathers, grandfathers, fathers-to-be, fathers past, and all those who serve as fathers in our union family. Whether you’re guiding the next generation, remembering those who came before, or stepping into fatherhood for the first time, your strength, care, and commitment—both on the…
Read MoreGovernor Healey Delivers for Transit Workers and Riders Alike
Yesterday, Local 589 President Jim Evers was invited by Governor Maura Healey to the State House for the signing of a supplemental budget that includes over $750 million to stabilize the MBTA’s finances and improve public transit statewide. This critical investment helps our union deliver more frequent, reliable, and accessible service to our riders — and strengthens the…
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