Posts by Local589 Admin
Finding 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…
Read MoreE-mail Referencing Password Changes
Today, many of you received e-mail notices referencing password changes to an account for a Local 589 application that is in its final stage of development. Please ignore these notices as they were sent in error. Once the application is finalized and we are ready to launch, we will let you know so you can…
Read MoreStandout for Joe Kennedy
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Want to help Local 589’s endorsed candidate for U.S. Senate Joe Kennedy III? If so, the following are some upcoming stand out opportunities: Tuesday (7/28) @ 4:30pm: Middleton/Danvers (Rt. 62/114 intersection, Middleton) Wednesday (7/29) @ 4:30pm: Peabody (Peabody Square) Thursday (7/30) @ 4:30pm: Ipswich/Northern Essex Co. (Five Corners, Ipswich) Sunday (8/2)…
Read MoreE-Board Visits Arborway Bus Garage
Today, Local 589’s E-Board had the pleasure of visiting with our members at the Arborway Bus Garage. Click here to see photos from the visit on our Facebook Page. Thank you to all members who took the time say hello, ask questions, and share their concerns with the e-board. If you missed the visit and…
Read MoreStand Out for Joe Kennedy
Today, Local 589’s e-board, barn captains, and members stood out in support of our next U.S. Senator Joe Kennedy III. The primary is Sept. 1 so don’t forget to vote. See photos below. For more information on Joe’s campaign, visit https://kennedyforma.com/.
Read MoreGreen Line Operators Help Lost Boy
Last Monday (6/29), Green Line Motorman Richard Flynn and Conductor David Woodbury came upon a lost 4-year old boy while pulling into MBTA-Newton Center Station. Apparently the boy, who lived locally, had made his way to the station unaccompanied because he loves trains and wanted to see them. After pulling into the station and securing…
Read MoreE-Board Visit to Riverside Shop/Riverside Operator’s Lobby
Today, Local 589’s E-Board visited the Riverside Shop/Riverside Operator’s Lobby. They had a great time talking to members and hearing their concerns. Thank you to all that made time to say hello. More visits will be announced soon. Click here to see more photos from the visit. WeMoveMA #OneUnion
Read MoreLocal 589 Welcomes 20 New Members
Yesterday, Local 589 Vice President Billy Berardino, Assistant Secretary Karen Maxwell, Divison 3 Delegate Pat Hogan, and Divison 1 Delegate Jose Cruz signed up 20 new members. Please join us in welcoming them into our 589 family. #WeMoveMA #UnionStrong
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