Above & Beyond
Not All Super Heroes Wear Capes
Our union sister Maria Gradozzi proves that not all super heroes wear capes. Last night, on her way back to the Lynn Garage she spotted a burning house at the intersection of Boston and Moulton streets. After rushing up to the second floor and deploying her fire extinguisher, Gradozzi, who has worked for the T…
Read MoreThis MBTA operator is a gem
Boston Globe reporter Eric Moskowitz tweets out the following about one of our amazing union sisters and included the photo on the right: “This @MBTA operator is a gem. As we crossed the Longfellow, arriving in prime rush hr disembarking territory, she thanked us all for riding & offered a ‘blessing of love, joy, peace,…
Read MoreShout out from Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu
Nice shout out from Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu for the quick action by one of our members to keep everyone on her bus safe. Situations, like this, happen many times a day so thank you to all our hard-working members who deliver our riders safely to their destinations each and every day. #589Pride
Read MoreHelping Those Impacted by the Merrimack Valley Gas Explosions
Thank you to our members who provided transportation to residents and emergency personnel following the gas explosions and fires that rocked Lawrence, North Andover and Andover. The day of the explosions, which was caused by as over-pressurized gas main, our members helped displaced people to shelters and hotels, as well as fireman to get some…
Read MoreThank you to our members who volunteered for Officer Chesna’s wake and funeral
Thank you to our members who volunteered to provide transportation for Weymouth Police Officer Michael Chesna’s wake and funeral. For those interested, a fund has been set up for his wife and two young children. Checks should be made out to the “OFFICER MICHAEL CHESNA FAMILY FUND,” and then mailed to / dropped off at…
Read MoreStay Safe Out There!
We ask all our members who are working today to be safe and stay warm. Thank you for all you do to keep the MBTA and Massachusetts moving during inclement weather like this. Click here to see photos from the day.
Read MoreHero Bus Driver
Everyday, our members perform daily acts of kindness in the course of their work. Although the majority go unseen, one of our riders witnessed and tweeted about one today involving Charlestown Operator Emil Hovanesian, which caught the attention of WBZ-TV Assignment Editor Andrea Courtois. Click on the video below to learn how Emil stopped his…
Read MoreThank you for your service!
Welcome back Green line operator Simone Hill who recently returned from a 2-year military leave serving our country in the United States Air Force. Her leave included a 1-year tour in Iraq and 1 year stationed at Otis Air Force Base. She is a 10-year 589 member and 14-year Air Force veteran. She will be…
Read MoreUnion Brother Gary Goorahlal Recognized
Hats off to Gary Goorahlal, our member and union brother, who was recognized today for his brave efforts to protect a female passenger from an armed and dangerous person.
Read MoreMBTA bus driver brings child wandering alone in Milton to police
Our union sister and MBTA driver Muriel Evans knew something wasn’t right last Wednesday when she spotted a little boy, walking all alone and waving her down. “I said, ‘Oh my God.’ I was so scared for him because I couldn’t believe that he was all by himself,” said Evans. The 9-year-old boy was supposed…
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