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2025 Golf Tournament Sold Out
Golf tournament sold out. If you missed out, there’s always next year. ⛳️
Read MoreThank You for Making Our 2025 Annual Golf Tournament a Success!
Dear Members and Friends, Last Friday, the 2025 Annual Boston Carmen’s Golf Tournament was a tremendous success at Brook Meadow Country Club in Canton! The Executive Board would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our members, retirees, volunteers, and sponsors for helping make it such a great day. Thanks to your support,…
Read MoreGovernor Healey Delivers for Transit Workers and Riders Alike
Yesterday, Local 589 President Jim Evers was invited by Governor Maura Healey to the State House for the signing of a supplemental budget that includes over $750 million to stabilize the MBTA’s finances and improve public transit statewide. This critical investment helps our union deliver more frequent, reliable, and accessible service to our riders — and strengthens the…
Read MorePride in Transit
Today, as part of Boston’s Pride for the People parade, Local 589 Green Line Delegate Scott Page and Red Line Barn Captain Sylvester White joined MBTA General Manager Phil Eng and employees from the T, including members of Local 589 to march with the Pride in Transit Bus. Thank you to the MBTA’s Pride Employees…
Read More2024 National Safety Month
Celebrating National Safety Month by recognizing our members’ commitment to provide safe and accessible transportation to our communities. Keep up the great work! #NationalSafetyMonth
Read MoreHappy Marathon Monday!
Happy Marathon Monday! Be sure to check the MBTA website and app for updates on today’s routes and schedules. Our transit operators are dedicated to safe and efficient travel, so please do your best to support them throughout the day. #Boston128 #BostonMarathon
Read MoreHappy Earth Day!
Happy Earth Day! As members of Local 589, we understand the vital role public transit plays in building healthier communities. On this Earth Day, let’s reflect on the benefits of investing in public transportation: cleaner air, a reduced carbon footprint, and increased accessibility for all. Let’s continue championing public transit initiatives for a brighter, more…
Read MoreWorkers’ Memorial Day
Today, on Workers’ Memorial Day, we pay tribute to our colleagues who lost their lives while serving their communities. Let’s honor their memory by advocating for workplace safety measures and ensuring that every transit worker returns home safely at the end of the day. #WorkersMemorialDay
Read MoreLocal 589 Welcomes 14 New Members to Cabot RTL Repair Team
Join the executive board in welcoming 14 new brothers and sisters to our Local 589 Family, and wish them luck in their new careers as repairers at Cabot RTL. #UnionStrong #InITTogether #wemovema
Read MoreUnion Mourns Loss of Esteemed Bus Operator: Support Available at Arborway Garage
We regret to inform you that Antoine Letts, an active bus operator and valued member of our union, passed away Sunday night. The MBTA’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) will be available at Arborway Garage starting at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow for those in need of support or a listening ear. If you have any questions, please…
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