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Honoring TaShawna Diligent & Paul Thomas for Their Quick Action
This morning, the Local 589 Executive Board, along with senior leadership from the MBTA, visited Streetcar Motorpersons TaShawna Diligent and Paul Thomas at Mattapan Station to thank them for their outstanding efforts during last week’s flash flood and freeze at Milton Station. Operator Thomas’s keen attention to detail led him to notice the water rising …
Read MoreNGP Disability Coverage & Enrollment in March
National Group Protection (NGP) will be at the garages in March from 9 AM to 5 PM, offering short-term disability coverage. This plan provides financial support to help cover your monthly expenses if you’re unable to work due to an injury or illness. NGP is 589-approved and will have proper identification. Unlike scammers who demand …
Read MorePhilip Shoemaker‘s Retirement Luncheon
Here are some photos from today’s retirement luncheon celebrating our Local 589 union brother and Rail Equipment Maintenance Technician, Philip Shoemaker, at the Riverside Carhouse. A heartfelt congratulations to Phil, and sincere thanks for his years of dedication and hard work keeping the T moving. Wishing him all the best in a happy and well-earned …
Read More2025 Golf Tournament Sold Out
Golf tournament sold out. If you missed out, there’s always next year. ⛳️
Read MoreLocal 589 Advocates for Safety Bill at State House
As part of our ongoing efforts to advocate for stronger protections for transit workers, the Local 589 Executive Board visited the Massachusetts State House today to meet with members of the State Senate. We shared key data from the MBTA’s Assault Reduction Task Force and spoke directly about the urgent need for meaningful consequences for …
Read MoreRead the Digital Spring Issue of Carmen’s Quarterly Now!
Look no further for the latest news and updates from Carmen’s Union Local 589! The spring edition of Carmen’s Quarterly features highlights from recent events, celebrates National Transportation Week, and shines a spotlight on our outstanding operators and maintenance technicians for their work during another successful Patriots Day across the city. Click the link below …
Read MoreRegistration Open for 2025 Local 589 Golf Tournament
Don’t miss this year’s golf tournament. Make your own foursome—but act fast! Information and application below.
Read MoreJune is National Safety Month
June is National Safety Month—a reminder that safety starts with all of us. Look out for yourself and your Local 589 brothers and sisters. If you see something, say something. Together, we keep each other safe.
Read MoreUnion Meeting – May 20 @ IBEW Local 103
Local 589 Thanks Rep. McGonagle for Championing Transit Worker Safety Legislation
Last night, the Local 589 Executive Board extended its thanks to State Rep. Joe McGonagle for sponsoring Bill H.1877, An Act Relative to Assault and Battery of a Transit Worker. On May 6, Rep. McGonagle testified before the Joint Committee on the Judiciary alongside Local 589 President Jim Evers, Vice President Billy Berardino, and fellow union …
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