Announcement

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…

This year’s annual golf tournament was another success. Local 589 members, members from other unions on the T, and friends filled all the foursomes at what has become the Carmen’s major membership event. Funds raised from the golf tournament go to support Local 589’s political and legislative efforts to improve conditions for MBTA workers. “We…

This past weekend, ATU International President John Costa led a discussion with the former Vice President on his campaign and his policies on transit and other issues important to ATU members and all working families. Click here to watch.

Today in Everett we gathered to remember and celebrate the life of Bernadin Etienne. To his family, he was a father, a spouse, a friend, or a loved one. To us, he was a union brother. In our union we use the term “brother” as a term of endearment. It’s the way we recognize the…

To All Local 589 Members The current Working Contract expires June 30, 2010. The Union and the Authority will meet and exchange proposals for the next Working Agreement (Contract). Any Member wishing to submit a Contract Proposal for the Working Agreement must put it in writing and submit it (via U.S. Mail, E-mail, or Fax)…

Local 589 E-board would like to announce that after numerous discussions between the union and the MBTA, this Friday’s payroll will include the difference for members who lost pay due to emergency scheduling. This would not have happened without the union advocating on behalf of the members. For any questions or if you believe your…

Local 589 members who took a COVID-19 leave between April 1st and December 31st of 2020 are entitled to an 80-hour paid leave benefit. Due to the high volume of reported pay discrepancies, the company will be reviewing any errors in COVID-19 leave. If you believe you had an issue, please reach out to your…