Archive for July 2025

Happy Independence Day to all our Local 589 members and riders! Big thanks to our dedicated members working through the holiday to ensure our riders get safely to and from their Independence Day celebrations. Stay safe and enjoy the holiday! #Happy4th #IndependenceDay

Earlier today, Division 3 Delegate Eddie Cora was honored at the Massachusetts State House by State Representative Chris Worrell, Boston City Councilor Brian Worrell, and the Boston Caribbean American Association for his lifetime of contributions to the Caribbean Community and to everyone at the MBTA. Displaying his Puerto Rican heritage with pride, Eddie has worked…

Last Tuesday, one of our members, Hilda Panagua, showed extraordinary calm and leadership under pressure. After spotting a communications cable that had come loose from the tunnel wall, she safely evacuated nearly 500 riders from her Blue Line train. We’re proud to share this message from a rider who was there:   Moments like these remind…

Join the Local 589 Executive Board for a field visit on Wednesday, August 6, from 8 to 11 a.m. at Nubian Square and 12 to 4 p.m. at Riverside Operator’s Lobby. We’ll be selling Family Fun Day tickets during the visit!

Don’t miss our next union meeting on Tuesday, August 26, at two convenient times: 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. at IBEW Local 103 in Dorchester.    

We are happy to announce this year’s family fun day at Canobie Lake Park on Sunday, September 14, 2025. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis with a cap of 1,400—get yours now to join in the fun! Tickets are for active 589 members, retirees, and their families: $25 per ticket with…