Posts by Local589 Admin
Happy 2018!
Wishing all our riders, members and their families a happy and healthy 2018! Special shout out to our members who are working this New Years Eve. Thank you for your service and be safe out there. #MBTA #RidersFirst
Read MoreHero Bus Driver
Everyday, our members perform daily acts of kindness in the course of their work. Although the majority go unseen, one of our riders witnessed and tweeted about one today involving Charlestown Operator Emil Hovanesian, which caught the attention of WBZ-TV Assignment Editor Andrea Courtois. Click on the video below to learn how Emil stopped his…
Read MoreMerry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Wishing all our members and their families, and our riders a merry Christmas and happy holidays. Special thank you to our members working today to keep our system open, safe, and reliable for our riders. Stay safe! #RidersFirst #MBTA
Read MorePhotos from 4th Annual Boston Carmen’s Union Christmas Gala
A wonderful evening was had by all who attended last night’s 4th Annual Boston Carmen’s Union Christmas Gala at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel. “It was a great night,” said Peggy LaPaglia, Local 589’s vice president and organizer for the event. “On behalf of the executive board, we want to thank all our members, retirees,…
Read MorePurchase your tickets today for this year’s Christmas Gala!
Don’t miss the Boston Carmen’s Union’s 4th Annual Christmas Gala on Saturday, Dec, 16, 2017, at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel. Cocktail hour from 6-7pm, followed by dinner, and then entertainment and dancing. Tickets are $35.00 each. Click here to purchase your ticket(s) online. Please do not copy the tickets as they will be scanned. …
Read MoreThank you for your service!
Welcome back Green line operator Simone Hill who recently returned from a 2-year military leave serving our country in the United States Air Force. Her leave included a 1-year tour in Iraq and 1 year stationed at Otis Air Force Base. She is a 10-year 589 member and 14-year Air Force veteran. She will be…
Read MoreCongrats to our endorsed candidates!
Congratulations to our endorsed candidates on their victories tonight: Marty Walsh for Mayor of Boston Ed Flynn for Boston City Council (District 2) Tom McGee for Mayor of Lynn Fred Happel for Weymouth Councilor-at-Large
Read MoreUnion Brother Gary Goorahlal Recognized
Hats off to Gary Goorahlal, our member and union brother, who was recognized today for his brave efforts to protect a female passenger from an armed and dangerous person.
Read MoreOperations Winter Wonderland
Don’t miss this event. Holiday fun for the whole family!
Read MoreFred Happel for Weymouth Councilor-at-Large
For those living in Weymouth, make sure you cast a vote on Nov. 7th for our union brother Fred Happel for Councilor-at-Large. To see Local 589’s full endorsement, click on the letter on the right.
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