Posts by Local589 Admin
Supplemental Benefits Enrollment Schedule
Local 589 members will have the opportunity to participate in the union-sponsored supplemental benefits program (September 4 – 13, 2019), which includes the following supplemental benefits: Accident Insurance – pays for injuries & treatments resulting from an accident Critical Illness Insurance – pays a lump sum benefit if you suffer from a critical illness such as heart attack…
Read MoreYour Safety Is Our 1st Priority
Good Morning Brothers and Sisters, We are aware that an operator out of the Southampton Garage was recently assaulted. These assaults on bus operators are truly getting out of control and these assailants need to be held accountable for their actions. Make no mistake, this matter is going to be investigated and the membership updated.…
Read MoreTake Your Time!
Good Afternoon 589 Family, This is a friendly reminder to all operating personnel, especially Green Line operators, to take your time as your vehicle speed is being monitored. Your awareness, safety, and ability to help create a better, safer working environment is imperative. All operating personnel should exercise extreme patience and caution while operating an…
Read MoreOpen Enrollment for Supplemental Benefits
Boston Carmen’s Union members will have the opportunity to participate in the union-sponsored supplemental benefits program September 4 – 13, 2019. Local 589 members will have access to the following supplemental benefits: Accident Insurance – pays for injuries & treatments resulting from an accident Critical Illness Insurance – pays a lump sum benefit if you suffer from a critical…
Read MoreStay Cool This Week!
Good Morning and Happy Monday 589 Family! Another sweltering week is ahead of us so please continue to drink lots of fluids and, where you can, stay cool. Plan to see more pedestrians and bicyclists along your routes given the nicer weather so please stay alert. Thanks for keeping Massachusetts moving and have a safe…
Read MoreNot All Heroes Wear Capes, Many Wear T Uniforms
Earlier this week, two of our union brothers, Anthony Atkinson and Serge Ambroise, prevented a man from committing suicide by touching the third rail at Forest Hills (MBTA station). If it hadn’t been for Anthony’s awareness and strength to pull the man out of the pit and if Serge hadn’t rushed to the aide of…
Read MoreMartha’s Vineyard Bus Driver Strike Rally
All Local 589 members, who are not working, as well as retirees are encouraged to stand with our brothers and sisters of ATU Local 1548 at a strike rally on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at 12 – 3 p.m., on the steps of the Massachusetts State House. The Vineyard Transit Authority (VTA) offers bus service…
Read MoreFinding Piggy
Hats off to our union sister Lumarie Sostre for going above and beyond ─ as so many of our members do each and every day ─ to find and return a lost toy pig to the grateful arms of a tearful little girl. You rock! #589Pride #Kindness
Read MoreUnfortunate Incident on Green Line
Good Afternoon 589 Family, As all of you know, an unfortunate incident took place on the Green Line yesterday. First, please keep the operator and all passengers involved in your thoughts and prayers. Before we jump to any conclusions, please understand that the incident is under investigation. In the meantime, it’s imperative that all operating personnel…
Read MoreStatement from MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak and Boston Carmen’s Union President Jim Evers
As we mourn the loss of MBTA Bus Operator Sanyi Harris, we ask that people continue to keep her family, friends, and colleagues in their thoughts and prayers. Sanyi was a dedicated mother, employee, friend, and Union sister at the MBTA since 2011. Bus Operators perform a difficult job and are crucial to the delivery…
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