Announcement

Good Afternoon 589 Family,  As all of you know, an unfortunate incident took place on the Green Line yesterday. First, please keep the operator and all passengers involved in your thoughts and prayers. Before we jump to any conclusions, please understand that the incident is under investigation.  In the meantime, it’s imperative that all operating personnel…

Today, many of you received e-mail notices referencing password changes to an account for a Local 589 application that is in its final stage of development. Please ignore these notices as they were sent in error. Once the application is finalized and we are ready to launch, we will let you know so you can…

Yesterday, Local 589 Vice President Billy Berardino, Assistant Secretary Karen Maxwell, Divison 3 Delegate Pat Hogan, and Divison 1 Delegate Jose Cruz signed up 20 new members. Please join us in welcoming them into our 589 family. #WeMoveMA #UnionStrong

Dear Brother and Sisters,  Free drive-through COVID-19 testing is now available for T employees every Thursday from 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. at the MBTA Everett Facility (80 Broadway Street). There is also a walk-up option at the same location. Click here to sign-up for testing and they will confirm your appointment via email. Please…

Local 589’s Executive Board is committed to maintaining a close connection with the members we serve. Upon the start of this term, we decided to establish regular field visits to each of the garages, shops, and barns of our local. Unfortunately, COVID-19 forced us to take a step back from these planned visits. As the…

The MBTA Human Resources Department has gotten more reports lately of unemployment claims being filed without their knowing it. If you get mail from the Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) about an unemployment claim that you didn’t file, that’s a sign of suspicious activity. What you should do: Email Benefits@mbta.com Take a picture of any…

Don’t miss this year’s annual golf tournament on Friday, September 25, 2020, at the Brookmeadow Country Club at 100 Everendon Rd, Canton, MA 02021. Shotgun start 8:00 a.m. Make your own foursome or enter as a single. First come, first served. Course spikeless shoe policy in effect. Awards ceremony and Texas-Style Barbecue immediately following the…

Brothers and Sisters, The last few months have been challenging, disappointing at times, and quite simply – hard. Through it all, you have kept working, kept showing up every day and serving the public. Your courage is heroic and has not gone unnoticed. For our riders who rely on us to get to work or…