Above & Beyond
MBTA Rail Vehicle Maintenance Program Graduates Celebrated
Last Tuesday, the Local 589 executive board and T officials awarded certificates to the graduates of the MBTA’s first Rail Vehicle Maintenance Technician Training Program. This year-long program, spearheaded by Local 589 Equipment Maintenance Delegate John Mersereau, offers extensive training in rail vehicle maintenance to recent high school graduates with technical and mechanical backgrounds, with…
Read MoreHappy Marathon Monday!
Happy Marathon Monday! Be sure to check the MBTA website and app for updates on today’s routes and schedules. Our transit operators are dedicated to safe and efficient travel, so please do your best to support them throughout the day. #Boston128 #BostonMarathon
Read MoreBus Operator Honored at Fenway for Compassionate Act
Congratulations to our union brother, Justo Fleitas, who received the invitation to throw the ceremonial first pitch at Fenway Park last Saturday. The Boston Red Sox Sox paid tribute to Justo, a dedicated bus operator of 26 years, for his compassionate act of staying with a 6-year-old child who was waiting alone for their school…
Read MoreThank You for Supporting Shuttle Work – Let’s Keep It Going!
This weekend, thanks to the efforts of Delegates Cora, Cruz, and the E-Board, Local 589 successfully covered a larger share of shuttle work for the Red Line diversion. A big thank you to everyone who stepped up to help—our riders and communities depend on you. To maintain this higher level of in-house shuttle coverage, please…
Read MorePresident Evers and Governor Healey Celebrate ‘Slow Zones’ Removal
Earlier today, Local 589 President Jim Evers joined Governor Maura Healey to celebrate the removal of “slow zones” at the T. In his remarks, President Evers highlighted the local’s success in rebuilding the system and praised the dedication of our members in improving transit throughout Boston. Click the image below to watch President Evers’ full…
Read More2024 Carmen’s Union Yearbook: Celebrating a Year of Unity and Progress
Thank you to all our hardworking Local 589 members for making 2024 a success! We look forward to building on our progress in the year ahead. Watch this video to relive some of our top moments from the past year! #UnionStrong #NewYearsEve2025
Read MoreRemembering Our Former Union Brother Lost on 9/11
Today, we honor our former union brother Gerard “Jerry” Dewan, who tragically lost his life on 9/11. Jerry grew up in Roslindale, attending Sacred Heart Grammar School and Don Bosco High School, before beginning his career as an Arborway driver with the MBTA. In 1996, he followed his passion and moved to New York to…
Read MoreGet Out and Vote for Labor-Friendly Candidates!
This election day, it’s important to make your voice heard! As a public transit worker, the decisions made by elected officials directly affect things like your salary, your benefits, and your work environment. Politics affect every aspect of your job, so make sure you are involved in this year’s elections. Check your polling location in…
Read MoreUpcoming Internal Bids for Operating Positions
ATTENTION MEMBERS: Later this week, the MBTA will be posting internal bids for bus, streetcar and heavy rail operating positions. These bids will be open for approximately two weeks. If any active members have previously applied to external postings for these positions, you will have to re-apply through these bids. If anyone is interested in…
Read MoreLocal 589 Presents Gov. Healey with Basketball
Today, Local 589 President Jim Evers and the Executive Board presented Governor Maura Healey with a signed basketball symbolizing the teamwork that exists between the governor, union and MBTA—and which led to a historic labor agreement. Thank you Gov. Healey, MBTA General Manager Phil Eng, and Secretary of Transportation Monica Tibbits-Nutt for partnering with us…
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