As you celebrate Independence Day with family and friends, consider filling your cookout with union-made products. Choosing union-made supports good-paying jobs, safe workplaces, and the hardworking men and women who make the products we enjoy every day. Whether you’re grilling burgers and hot dogs, picking up buns, stocking the cooler, or grabbing your favorite condiments, …
As temperatures rise, it’s important for transit workers to recognize the signs of heat-related illness and take steps to stay safe on the job. Heat stress can develop quickly and, if left untreated, can become a life-threatening emergency. Know the warning signs: Heat stroke is a medical emergency. Symptoms may include hot, dry skin, confusion, …
Today is the deadline to apply for the 2026 MBTA Bus & Rail Rodeo. If you’re interested in competing, please complete the appropriate application and submit it to your Area Supervisor by the end of the day. To apply: Complete the Bus or Rail Rodeo application. Bus Rodeo participants must also complete the Operator Biographical …
Over the weekend, members of the newly established Boston Carmen’s Union, Local 589 Women’s Caucus attended the 40th Annual ATU International Women’s Conference in Niagara Falls, New York. Supported by Local 589 President Jim Evers and the Executive Board, the Local 589 Women’s Caucus was officially sworn in by International Women’s Caucus Chair Jackie Jeter …
Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers and father figures of Local 589. Thank you for your dedication, sacrifice, and commitment to your families, our riders, and our union. Enjoy your day! #Local589 #FathersDay
The Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589 is calling for the immediate apprehension of a Jamaica Plain man who failed to appear in court today on charges stemming from the alleged assault of a female MBTA operator. Michael Vandenbroeke, 41, was scheduled to appear in Boston Municipal Court but did not attend the hearing. He faces …
As we celebrate Pride Month, we are reminded of an enduring lesson from the labor movement: working people are strongest when we stand together. Throughout history, there have been those who seek to divide workers by focusing on our differences. Whether based on race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, or politics, division weakens solidarity and …
Click here to view photos from day one of the ATU Basketball Classic 2026, proudly hosted by our union. The tournament concludes tomorrow at White Mamba in Walpole from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.with championship games and trophy presentations. 🏆🏀
Check out the attached highlights video from the championship game of the Local 589 Basketball League. 🏀 Now it’s your turn. Local 589 is holding tryouts for this year’s ATU Tournament, and we’re looking for Local 589 members ready to compete and represent the union on the court. 🏀 Local 589 Basketball Tryouts 📅 Wednesday, …
The Local 589 Executive Board would like to wish a very Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers of Local 589 who help keep Massachusetts moving every day. We also recognize and appreciate the mothers in our lives—our wives, partners, grandmothers, and the women who brought us into this world and helped shape who we …
Think you’ve got game? Prove it. Local 589 is holding tryouts for the ATU Basketball Classic and we’re looking for members ready to compete and represent the union on the court. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just want to get back in the game, all skill levels are welcome. 🏀 Local 589 Basketball Tryouts …
Dear Members, Local 589 Executive Board members attended yesterday’s Plymouth-Bristol Central Labor Council Legislative Breakfast in Brockton. We joined Governor Maura Healey, Congressman Stephen Lynch, and Norfolk DA candidate Greg Connor, along with fellow labor leaders, to discuss issues important to Local 589 and working families. Click here for photos. Events like this help ensure …
It’s Boston Marathon Monday. Between the world-famous race and a Boston Red Sox game at Fenway Park, hundreds of thousands of people will rely on public transit today—and the members of Carmen’s Local 589 will be there to deliver. We encourage all riders to visit the MBTA website and app for real-time service updates and …
Dear Members, The Executive Board urges all Local 589 members to stand together on April 21 in support of our fellow MBTA operator who was recently assaulted. The hearing will take place in the morning at the Central Division of the Boston Municipal Court, Edward W. Brooke Courthouse, 24 New Chardon Street, Boston. Nearby MBTA …