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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.…

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.  

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…

Dear Members, This past Saturday, we celebrated another successful MBTA Bus Roadeo, and what a fantastic day it was for our members and their families! Thank you to everyone who came out to compete, volunteer, and cheer on our operators. The event showcased the incredible skill and dedication of our MBTA bus operators. We’re proud…

Earlier today, our Executive Board visited the MBTA Operations Control Center to meet with our dedicated bus and light rail dispatchers and stopped by Downtown Crossing to connect with our hardworking Fare Engagement team. These visits are part of our ongoing effort to stay connected with the members who keep Boston moving—24 hours a day,…

Today, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed legislation that strengthens protections for public transit workers by expanding current laws on assault and battery against public employees. The bill, An Act relative to assault and battery upon a transit worker, ensures that transit employees receive the same legal heightened protections as other public employees while performing…

Last night, Local 589 attended the Edward M. Kennedy Institute’s 10th Anniversary Dinner, an inspiring event raising funds for the Institute’s bipartisan educational programs. The evening honored President Joseph R. Biden with a Lifetime Achievement Award. In addition, former U.S. Secretary of Labor Martin J. Walsh and U.S. Navy Admiral Lisa Franchetti were recognized for…

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