Archive for September 2025
Thank You for Making Our 2025 Annual Golf Tournament a Success!
Dear Members and Friends, Last Friday, the 2025 Annual Boston Carmen’s Golf Tournament was a tremendous success at Brook Meadow Country Club in Canton! The Executive Board would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our members, retirees, volunteers, and sponsors for helping make it such a great day. Thanks to your support,…
Read More2025 MBTA Rail Rodeo
Earlier today, members of the Executive Board cheered on our Rail Repairers and Motorpersons at the 2025 MBTA Rail Rodeo! Join us in congratulating this year’s winners—and watch the video below to see the full presentation. In the maintenance competition, third place went to Joseph Ho, John Spada, and Rick Dares from the Green Line.…
Read MoreMeeting with State Representatives to Support Transit Workers
Tonight, the Local 589 Executive Board met with State Representatives Rich Haggerty (Woburn/Reading) and Sean Reid (Lynn) to discuss key issues impacting transit workers and to strengthen relationships on Beacon Hill. Together, we’re working to ensure a stronger future for public transit and the workers who keep our communities moving.
Read MoreStanding Strong with Our Allies in Government
Today our Executive Board joined a labor event with Gov. Maura Healey and AG Andrea Campbell. Both have been strong champions for workers and public transit—showing why labor needs allies in government. With transportation funding under threat, their leadership is more important than ever. Heading into 2026, stay engaged and ready to stand with those…
Read MoreVote in Boston’s preliminary election – Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025!
Dear Local 589 Members, The Executive Board of Boston Carmen’s Union, Local 589 urges all members and retirees who live in Boston to support our endorsed candidates: Mayor: Michelle Wu At-Large City Council: Ruthzee Louijeune, Erin Murphy, Frank Baker District 1: Gabriela Coletta Zapata District 2: Ed Flynn Find your polling place: Click here to…
Read MoreSeptember is National Recovery Month — You Are Not Alone
Dear Local 589 Members, September is National Recovery Month, a time to raise awareness about mental health and substance use recovery. We want every member to know: you are not alone. Brite Life Recovery can connect you to confidential support, including therapy, outpatient and inpatient programs, community resources, and peer meetings. For help, contact Kristen…
Read MoreHappy Labor Day 2025!
Huge thanks to all our members and retirees who marched with us in Boston’s first official Labor Day parade! We had an amazing day standing shoulder to shoulder with our union brothers, sisters, and siblings and showing our solidarity against attacks on our hard-earned rights — especially the right to collectively bargain.✊ Wishing everyone a…
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