Local 589 members who took a COVID-19 leave between April 1st and December 31st of 2020 are entitled to an 80-hour paid leave benefit. Due to the high volume of reported pay discrepancies, the company will be reviewing any errors in COVID-19 leave. If you believe you had an issue, please reach out to your…
Two weeks before the primary election, Local 589’s endorsed candidate U.S. Rep. Joseph Kennedy III is taking aim at U.S. Sen. Ed Markey’s record on racial justice and defending the Kennedy family from what he says are “attacks” from the senator. At a Tuesday press conference, Kennedy was joined by Black leaders from across the…
All Local 589 members, who are not working, and retirees are invited to join us this Friday (8/14) from 3-5pm for a stand out for one of our endorsed candidates – State Senator Patrick O’Connor. The location of the stand out is at 655 Bridge Street, North Weymouth 02191 on 3A across form UHaul. Patrick…
ATTENTION BUS OPERATORS: We need shuttle operators for the Blue Line shuttle this weekend, all shifts. Please contact your desk in your respective area. If we cannot fill this work, we will lose it to a private carrier. The e-board is fighting everyday to protect our work, but we can’t do it alone ─ we need…
Brothers and Sisters, The last few months have been challenging, disappointing at times, and quite simply – hard. Through it all, you have kept working, kept showing up every day and serving the public. Your courage is heroic and has not gone unnoticed. For our riders who rely on us to get to work or…
Below are the candidates Local 589 has endorsed for the state general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. This list will be updated periodically as new endorsements are made. All members, retirees, and their families are encouraged to support Local 589’s endorsed candidates. Click here if you are not registered to vote, are unsure where to vote,…
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Want to help Local 589’s endorsed candidate for U.S. Senate Joe Kennedy III? If so, the following are some upcoming stand out opportunities: Tuesday (7/28) @ 4:30pm: Middleton/Danvers (Rt. 62/114 intersection, Middleton) Wednesday (7/29) @ 4:30pm: Peabody (Peabody Square) Thursday (7/30) @ 4:30pm: Ipswich/Northern Essex Co. (Five Corners, Ipswich) Sunday (8/2)…
Today, Local 589’s E-Board had the pleasure of visiting with our members at the Arborway Bus Garage. Click here to see photos from the visit on our Facebook Page. Thank you to all members who took the time say hello, ask questions, and share their concerns with the e-board. If you missed the visit and…
Today, Local 589’s e-board, barn captains, and members stood out in support of our next U.S. Senator Joe Kennedy III. The primary is Sept. 1 so don’t forget to vote. See photos below. For more information on Joe’s campaign, visit https://kennedyforma.com/.
Last Monday (6/29), Green Line Motorman Richard Flynn and Conductor David Woodbury came upon a lost 4-year old boy while pulling into MBTA-Newton Center Station. Apparently the boy, who lived locally, had made his way to the station unaccompanied because he loves trains and wanted to see them. After pulling into the station and securing…
Today, Local 589’s E-Board visited the Riverside Shop/Riverside Operator’s Lobby. They had a great time talking to members and hearing their concerns. Thank you to all that made time to say hello. More visits will be announced soon. Click here to see more photos from the visit. WeMoveMA #OneUnion
Yesterday, Local 589 Vice President Billy Berardino, Assistant Secretary Karen Maxwell, Divison 3 Delegate Pat Hogan, and Divison 1 Delegate Jose Cruz signed up 20 new members. Please join us in welcoming them into our 589 family. #WeMoveMA #UnionStrong
Dear Brother and Sisters, Free drive-through COVID-19 testing is now available for T employees every Thursday from 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. at the MBTA Everett Facility (80 Broadway Street). There is also a walk-up option at the same location. Click here to sign-up for testing and they will confirm your appointment via email. Please…
Local 589’s Executive Board is committed to maintaining a close connection with the members we serve. Upon the start of this term, we decided to establish regular field visits to each of the garages, shops, and barns of our local. Unfortunately, COVID-19 forced us to take a step back from these planned visits. As the…