Above & Beyond
Going Above & Beyond
One of the many examples of our union brothers and sisters going above and beyond. Keep up the great work! #589Pride
Read MoreHats off to brother Willis Rose!
Congrats to our union brother Willis Rose on competing in the American Public Transportation Association’s 2019 International Roadeo. Although he didn’t come in first place, he’s a winner to us. Please join us in congratulating him on a good effort as well as thank him for representing us. #589Pride
Read MoreRed Line operator tells commuters to go vote, sings ‘What the World Needs Now is Love’
Boston Globe | Nov. 6, 2018 | By Steve Annear It was a spot of sunshine on an otherwise dreary and wet election day with a lot at stake at the polls. An MBTA Red Line operator Tuesday morning delivered a heartfelt message over the loudspeaker as commuters prepared to exit the train, garnering praise…
Read MoreJob Well Done – Red Sox Parade
Thanks to all our members who assisted in getting law enforcement and the general public to and from the victory parade for our 2018 World Champion Boston Red Sox.
Read MoreJob Well Done
Congratulations to our New England Patriots on another Super Bowl championship! Big thank you to our members who helped fans and law enforcement safely get to where they were going the night of the game and during the parade. #589Pride
Read MoreUnion Teamwork Saves A Life
What started as a regular workday turned into a team effort lead by Local 589 members to save a man’s life on T property. The MBTA recently purchased a large piece of floor sweeping equipment and a vendor representative was in to set up and demonstrate the machine. While preparing for the training, the vendor…
Read More589 Members Recognized for Volunteer Service
Local 589 members who volunteered their time for the wakes and funerals of two Boston Fire Fighters, a Boston Police Gang Unit officer and a Plymouth Police Officer were honored on June 3rd at a special recognition ceremony. The event, attended by the Local 589 Executive Board, MBTA officials and Police and Fire Department leadership…
Read MoreQuincy parents say MBTA employees saved son’s life
Boston Globe | February 3, 2014 | By Jessica Bartlett A 24-year-old Quincy resident has MBTA employees to thank after he fell down the stairs at Wollaston Red Line station and had to be given CPR. According to a press release, Kevin Bossart collapsed in late January at the Red Line stop while on his…
Read MoreThank you for volunteering!
Thank you to all Local 589 bus drivers who volunteered to transport our brother and sisters from the Boston Fire Department (as well as firefighters from across the country) to the funerals of firefighters Walsh and Kennedy. Special thanks to Sue Zeiba for taking the photo in this post. Click here to see more photos…
Read MoreThank you to all those who volunteered their time for funerals
The executive board would like to thank all those who volunteered their time (some more than one) to provide transportation at the funerals of firefighters Walsh and Kennedy, and police officers Maloney and Simmons. A formal ceremony will be forthcoming. In the meantime, we would like to thank the following individuals for giving up their…
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