The summer edition of Carmen’s Quarterly has arrived! This issue highlights some of the great events that took place this summer, including the Annual Golf Tournament, the MBTA Bus Roadeo and the first-ever Apprentice Graduation. Flip through for the latest information and updates for Carmen’s Union Local 589. Click on the magazine cover below to…
Dear Members, Representatives from the United Way will be at Cabot Garage on Monday, September 30, from 9:30 a.m. to noon to discuss their 2024 fundraising campaign. We encourage you to stop by if you’d like to learn more or get involved. In solidarity, Executive Board Boston Carmen’s Union, Local 589
Join Local 589’s Executive Board in congratulating our members who competed in the MBTA’s 2024 Annual Rail Roadeo, held last weekend at Riverside. A total of 27 operators and 16 repairers, across six teams, demonstrated their impressive expertise in both operations and maintenance. Special recognition goes to the top performers: Operators: Antonio Juarez—Red Line Matthew…
Today, we honor our former union brother Gerard “Jerry” Dewan, who tragically lost his life on 9/11. Jerry grew up in Roslindale, attending Sacred Heart Grammar School and Don Bosco High School, before beginning his career as an Arborway driver with the MBTA. In 1996, he followed his passion and moved to New York to…
Attention Members: Tomorrow’s field visit to Lynn Garage has been canceled due to a scheduling conflict. We will reschedule and inform you of the new date once it is set. Thank you.
Thank you to all our sponsors and participants for making last Friday’s annual golf tournament at Brookmeadow Country Club in Canton a tremendous success. As always, it was a fantastic day for everyone involved. The tournament not only provided a great time but also supported Local 589’s COPE (Committee on Political Education) fund. Click here…
This weekend, thanks to the efforts of Delegates Cora, Cruz, and the E-Board, Local 589 successfully covered a larger share of shuttle work for the Red Line diversion. A big thank you to everyone who stepped up to help—our riders and communities depend on you. To maintain this higher level of in-house shuttle coverage, please…
Today is primary election day in Massachusetts, and the polls are open until 8 p.m. Don’t forget to vote! We encourage you to support the pro-union candidates endorsed by Local 589. Click here for a list of our endorsed candidates and to find your polling location.
Wishing all our Local 589 members a happy and safe Labor Day! A special shoutout to those working today. Take a moment to enjoy this short video.
Congratulations to our Local 589 brothers and sisters who qualified for and competed in this year’s annual 2024 MBTA Bus Roadeo. A special shoutout to: 1st Place: Riad Berhab – Charlestown Garage (#477665) 2nd Place: James Otis – Charlestown Garage (#72875) 3rd Place: Farid Ismaili – Charlestown Garage (#485476) It was a fantastic event with…
National Group Protection (NGP) will be at the garages in September from 9 AM to 5 PM to offer short-term disability coverage. This plan helps cover your monthly expenses if you’re unable to work due to an injury or illness. NGP is 589-approved and will have proper identification. Unlike scammers who ask for money upfront…
This week, President Jim Evers is honored to be an invited guest of the Massachusetts delegation at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. #DNC2024 #laborstrong Click here to view more photos.
This past Thursday, the E-Board visited Green Line operators and vehicle maintenance technicians at the Reservoir transportation campus. Thank you to everyone who took the time to discuss workplace issues with us. #UnionStrong #StrongerTogether #KeepingMassMoving #FieldVisit
Last Tuesday, the Local 589 executive board and T officials awarded certificates to the graduates of the MBTA’s first Rail Vehicle Maintenance Technician Training Program. This year-long program, spearheaded by Local 589 Equipment Maintenance Delegate John Mersereau, offers extensive training in rail vehicle maintenance to recent high school graduates with technical and mechanical backgrounds, with…
In San Francisco, California, the F Market Street line operates PCC Streetcars painted in the colors of the North American transit agencies that ran similar cars. Car 1059 is painted in the colors of the Boston Elevated Railway, and contains a card explaining the history of Boston streetcar service. Recently, the SFMTA board of directors…