Above & Beyond
Thank You For a Great 2022!
2022 has been a huge year of progress for Massachusetts public transit, and Local 589 was right at the forefront. In the past year, our union: Helped create a Green Line Extension to make our communities more connected. Fought for the Fair Share Amendment and won, investing in our communities and public transit. Elected bold…
Read MoreDerailment Avoided Thanks to Quick-Thinking Operators
This past Sunday, streetcar motorperson Rhea DeSilva noticed something unusual about the tracks at Packard’s Corner as she made her way westbound towards BC. She attempted to get a hold of her dispatcher, but noticed an oncoming train on the eastbound track. Fearing the worst, she flagged down the other train and informed its operator…
Read MoreCelebrating the Grand Opening of the New Green Line Extension
Today, I joined Local 589 Light Rail Delegate Scott Page and the Executive Board in . I want to acknowledge the hard work of all of our members who made this extension a reality. I am even more excited about the new jobs and promotional opportunities that this line will create for our members, both…
Read MoreHappy Transit Employee Appreciation Month
Happy Transit Employee Appreciation Month to our outstanding members! This month, we would like to recognize all that our members do to keep Boston moving. You are all essential in keeping Bostonians connected to friends, family, and opportunities and ensuring the safety and well-being of our communities, especially during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This year,…
Read MoreCelebrating Women’s History Month
Carmen’s Local 589 is proud to promote the diversity of our workforce year-round, but this month, we’d like to acknowledge the contributions and achievements of our union sisters especially. Just like Rosie the Riveter, the women of Carmen’s Local 589 step up and get the job done when duty calls, and we’re proud to support…
Read MoreOut Now: Carmen’s Quarterly Fall 2021 Edition
We are proud to announce that the Fall 2021 edition of ‘Carmen’s Quarterly,’ Local 589’s newsletter, is now available! Read it here online and check your mailboxes for the print edition. This issue features our proud victory winning a labor seat and a rider seat on the FMCB, a Member Spotlight on 50-year member Thomas…
Read MoreHave Each Other’s Backs: Learn the Signs of Mental Health Struggles
Brothers and Sisters, As frontline drivers and operators, we have some of the toughest jobs in the country. From working hours that impact our families and our health to the occasional negativity from those we serve, stress can add up. And not everyone knows how to ask for help when they need it. It’s up…
Read MoreJune 5th Is the Last Day to Recognize Members Who Went Above & Beyond
Over the past year as COVID-19 raged across Massachusetts and our state’s infection rates were among the nation’s highest, MBTA workers showed just how essential we are. You courageously worked day after day to ensure that the Commonwealth’s transportation system kept operating. You did so even when there was a lack of PPE being provided.…
Read MoreTransit Employee Appreciation Day
Today is Transit Employee Appreciation Day. In honor of the hard work our members do all year, and especially through COVID-19, we’d like to share our appreciation in this video dedicated to you. Enjoy!
Read MoreSullivan: Put T trolley on track for tourism
Boston Herald | Jim Sullivan | Wednesday, October 19, 2016 Tim Murphy loves his job. Tim drives the Mattapan- Ashmont trolley, the extension of the Red Line that takes over where the subway ends. The trolleys are the only vehicles in the MBTA fleet not equipped to make recorded announcements, so Tim does the job as…
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