Posts by Local589 Admin
Stand Out for Mayor Wu
Join Local 589 President Evers and the Executive Board for a Stand Out in support of Boston Mayor Wu on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the Cyclorama Performing Arts Center (539 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116) from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. As Trump and Elon Musk escalate their attacks on our union brothers and sisters—cutting…
Read MoreLocal 589 Stands with Mayor Wu—A Champion for Transit and Labor
This weekend, our union proudly stood with Boston Mayor Michelle Wu as she launched her bid for reelection. This isn’t just another election year. At the federal level, over 1 million federal employees have had their collective bargaining rights stripped, 280,000 have been laid off, and institutions that protect us—like the NLRB, NIOSH, and OSHA—are…
Read MoreRevere, Dawes, and the 66 Bus
Tonight, Boston celebrates the 250th anniversary of the midnight ride of Paul Revere. While Revere famously rowed across the Charles River and rode by horse from Charlestown to Lexington and Concord, his counterpart William Dawes set out through the Boston Neck, riding through Roxbury, Brookline, Brighton, and Cambridge. Today, Revere might’ve taken the Red Line…
Read MoreKeeping Boston Moving on Marathon Monday
Happy Marathon Monday! With the Boston Marathon and a Red Sox game at Fenway, it’s one of the busiest and most exciting days in the city. Thank you to all our members going above and beyond to ensure runners and fans get to and from these events safely and efficiently. #BostonMarathon #MBTA #RedSox
Read MoreBill H.1877: Protecting Transit Workers from Assault
On May 7, the Massachusetts Joint Committee on the Judiciary held a hearing on Bill H.1877, sponsored by Rep. Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr. The bill aims to criminalize assault by bodily substances and extend legal protections to public transit workers, treating them like police officers and EMTs. During the hearing, Local 589 Executive Board members…
Read MoreLocal 589 Executive Board Connects with Operators at Ruggles Station
Today, members of the Local 589 Executive Board visited the Ruggles Station busway to check in with the dedicated MBTA operators from the Cabot/Albany and Southampton garages. These frontline workers play a vital role in keeping Boston moving every day, and we were proud to spend time with them on the job. These field visits…
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 MoreThank 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,…
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