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✨ Celebrate the Season with Your Local 589 Family! ✨ Join your brothers and sisters on Saturday, December 13th, 6–11 PM at the Four Points by Sheraton, Norwood, MA for a night to remember—dinner, drinks, dancing, prizes, a photo booth, and a DJ! Tickets: $40 per person, available only at the Union Hall (50 Federal…

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…

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.

Don’t miss this year’s golf tournament. Make your own foursome—but act fast! Information and application below.

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…

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…