Announcement
Evers Calls Out Gov. Baker’s Broken Promise in TV Interview
This morning, we issued a press release calling upon Gov. Baker to follow through with his promise to vaccinate thousands of MBTA employees at the Quincy distribution site. Later, in an interview with Rhondella Richardson of WCVB Channel 5, President Evers called out the governor for his broken promise, which will put frontline transit workers…
Read MoreNo Matter the Language, Baker Broke His Promise
Hats off to Delegate Jose Cruz for speaking to Telemundo about Gov. Charlie Baker’s broken promise to vaccinate essential transit workers — protecting them and the riding public. Click on the picture below to watch Cruz’s interview in Spanish.
Read MoreThe Excellence of Women at the T
In honor of International Women’s Day, and as part of Local 589’s year-long celebration of our workforce, we are proud to present our second membership spotlight video “The Excellence of Women at the T”. Click on the video below to watch.
Read MoreThanking Michelle Wu for Her Support
Today, Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu tweeted (see below) it is wrong that our members are still waiting for the vaccine. We could not agree more. Thank you Councilor Wu for standing up for our members who, as essential transit workers, would desperately like to get the vaccine they were promised so they can protect…
Read MoreEndorsement: Jeff Turco for State Representative of the 19th Suffolk
For those who live in the 19th Suffolk, please support Jeff Turco for State Representative in the March 30 special election.
Read MoreVideo: Essential workers get vaccine green flag Monday
Yesterday, Gov. Baker announced that essential transit workers and other frontline workers will be eligible for the COVID-19 Vaccine beginning Monday. Watch WCVB Channel 5 Boston’s story on the announcement, including an interview with Boston Carmen’s Union President Jim Evers. Click on the video below to watch now.
Read MoreTransit Employee Appreciation Day
Today is Transit Employee Appreciation Day. In honor of the hard work our members do all year, and especially through COVID-19, we’d like to share our appreciation in this video dedicated to you. Enjoy!
Read MoreSenate confirms Boston Mayor Marty Walsh to lead Labor Department
Congrats to Mayor Marty Walsh who was confirmed as Secretary of Labor! Thank you Marty for your unwavering support for transit workers and public transportation. We look forward to your leadership at the Labor Department. Walsh will be tasked with implementing the Biden administration’s agenda at the department, which includes stricter workplace safety enforcement and…
Read MoreRallies to Protect OUR Work and Protest Draconian Service Cuts
As you have probably heard on TV or read in the news, starting next spring and summer, the MBTA has plans to eliminate commuter rail service on weekends and after 9 p.m. on weeknights, cease running all ferries, scrap 25 bus routes, and halt subways and buses at midnight, cut streetcar service through Mission Hill, and…
Read MoreDon’t Miss This Thursday’s (11/19) Rally
Dear Brothers and Sisters, We’re speaking up and rolling out to oppose deep service cuts and layoffs at the MBTA. All Local 589 members, who are not working, and retirees are strongly encouraged to attend this Thursday’s (11/19) rally at 10 a.m. on foot, car, bike, or online. Cars and bikes: Gather at 10 a.m. on Summer…
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