Announcement
11/11/22 – Latest Retirement Negotiations Update
Brothers and Sisters, As many are aware, Local 589 is currently involved in active and ongoing negotiations with MBTA management over the Pension plan. These discussions and meetings have taken place regularly and the process is continually progressing. The memo of interpretation is an agreement that has already been reached by the parties and remains…
Read MoreObituary: Retired Local 589 V.P. James M. ‘’Jim’’ Evers
Please join us in offering our deepest condolences to Local 589 President Jim Evers, Jr. on the passing of his father, Jim Evers, Sr., who proudly served our union as a vice president and delegate of division 1. We join with the Evers family at this very difficult time. Below is his obituary. ……………………………….. OBITUARY:…
Read MoreIntl. ATU Pres. Costa and VP MacDougall in Town Today and Tomorrow!
Today (12/19), International ATU President John Costa and Vice President Stephan MacDougall are visiting Cabot Bus and Rail Repair Shop and Reservoir (Green Line). Tomorrow night (12/20) at our monthly union meeting, President Costa will swear in our new e-board and barn captains. Don’t miss it!
Read MoreHappy 2023!
Happy New Year to our members and riders! We look forward to making 2023 a year of progress and keeping our communities moving. Special shoutout to our members working tonight who are helping our riders get safely to and from their New Year’s Eve celebrations. #newyearseve #StrongerTogether
Read MoreSign Holders Needed This Thursday (10/27) and Saturday (10/29)
Brothers and Sisters, Below are stand outs for two of our endorsed candidates (State Senator Pat O’Connor and State Representative James M. Murphy). Please feel free to bring a friend or family member. NORWELL STAND OUT: Who: State Senator Pat O’Connor When: this Thursday (10/27) from 3 to 5pm Where: Queen Anne’s Plaza/Corner, Hingham/Norwell Line.…
Read MoreCounting Down to Election Day
Last night, several members of the executive board represented Local 589 at an event for our friend State Senator Sal DiDomenico. A number of our endorsed candidates (Maura Healey, Diana DiZoglio) were also in attendance. Click here to see some more photos form the event on our Facebook page. Whether you vote early or on…
Read MoreSummer 2022 Carmen’s Quarterly is Out Now
We’re happy to announce that the latest edition of Carmen’s Quarterly is now available! You can read online now, or check your mailbox for the print copy in the coming days. This edition provides important information on how to vote in the upcoming election, celebrates the 125 anniversary of the Boston subway, and recognizes one…
Read MoreFall Pick Feedback Survey
Attention bus, heavy rail, and light rail operators. This summer, bus and rail Delegates Hogan, Jean, Cruz, and Page worked with the MBTA’s plans and schedules department to create a fall pick feedback survey. This survey, weighted by seniority, will assist the Delegates and MBTA scheduling department in crafting work that better reflects the needs and…
Read More9/3/22 – Latest Retirement Negotiations Update
We were in talks with management throughout the day yesterday until late in the evening and have received a commitment from the MBTA to continue negotiating next week over the previously mentioned retirement matters. We have made progress even as recently as late yesterday to mitigate the impact of recent arbitration proceedings, but our efforts…
Read MoreEvers Welcomes Biden to Boston
Yesterday, Local 589 President Jim Evers was honored to be invited to be a part of the labor delegation that welcomed President Biden to Boston to discuss the passage of the president’s bipartisan infrastructure bill, which authorizes up to $108 billion for public transportation – the largest federal investment in public transportation in the nation’s…
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