Archive for January 2026
Red Line motorman in Patriots TV ad
Check out MBTA Red Line motorman Mike Markwarth in this New England Patriots TV ad. “We all we got. We all we need.” That message resonates with the Patriots and the men and women of Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589, who proudly keep Massachusetts—and Patriots Nation—moving every day.
Read MoreBuilding a Stronger Local 589 Through Training
Today, Barn Captains from across Local 589 participated in a full-day training focused on strengthening how we represent and advocate for our members. The program covered the grievance process, arbitration, workers’ compensation, substance-use treatment resources, supplemental insurance benefits, political advocacy, and more. A well-trained, informed team of stewards ensures strong representation and better outcomes for …
Read MoreState of the Commonwealth: Transit Progress
Tonight, President Jim Evers attended the State of the Commonwealth alongside labor leaders from across Massachusetts. Governor Maura Healey highlighted her administration’s success in eliminating slow zones on the MBTA and improving system reliability. Under her leadership, Local 589 has secured a strong contract, added several new job classifications, and onboarded nearly 2,000 new members. …
Read MoreA Victorious Year for Carmen’s Local 589
We are celebrating a major WIN for Carmen’s Local 589 in 2025 — The Act Relative to Assault and Battery Upon a Transit Worker (H4645) was met with unanimous support and officially signed by Governor Healey! This legislation protects transit workers across Massachusetts and we couldn’t be more proud of our efforts to get this across …
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