Posts by Local589 Admin

Local 589 E-board would like to announce that after numerous discussions between the union and the MBTA, this Friday’s payroll will include the difference for members who lost pay due to emergency scheduling. This would not have happened without the union advocating on behalf of the members. For any questions or if you believe your…

Local 589 members who took a COVID-19 leave between April 1st and December 31st of 2020 are entitled to an 80-hour paid leave benefit. Due to the high volume of reported pay discrepancies, the company will be reviewing any errors in COVID-19 leave. If you believe you had an issue, please reach out to your…

All Local 589 members, who are not working, and retirees are invited to join us this Friday (8/14) from 3-5pm for a stand out for one of our endorsed candidates – State Senator Patrick O’Connor. The location of the stand out is at 655 Bridge Street, North Weymouth 02191 on 3A across form UHaul. Patrick…

ATTENTION BUS OPERATORS: We need shuttle operators for the Blue Line shuttle this weekend, all shifts. Please contact your desk in your respective area. If we cannot fill this work, we will lose it to a private carrier. The e-board is fighting everyday to protect our work, but we can’t do it alone ─ we need…

Today, we remember and honor all the brave men and women — including many within our ATU union family — who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. We also keep their families in our thoughts. #MemorialDay #NeverForget #ThankYou

Tonight, the MBTA used the current Lechmere station for the last time. It shuts tonight and in 11 months or so, there’ll be a brand-new station nearby as the current tracks are extended towards Somerville. Local 589 President Jim Evers and VP Billy Berardino dropped by Lechmere tonight for a farewell pizza party. Click here…

Brothers and Sisters, Please know that bus operators are not to use seat belts to block off an area on their buses. It’s a major safety problem along with a fire hazard. The e-board understands that it might create more distance, but it is crucial not to do it. If you have any questions or…

In the wake of the COVID-19 public health crisis, the Greater Boston Labor Council is working with Mayor Marty Walsh to identify childcare needs in the City of Boston. To help them provide emergency childcare in the most needed locations, click here to complete a survey. In solidarity, The Executive BoardBoston Carmen’s Union, Local 589

Brothers and Sisters, Tonight, service updates were announced by the MBTA that will improve your health and safety. Below is a joint press release we put out with the MBTA. We want you to know that we have been working diligently on your behalf to get this done with management. We know this is an…