2025 Boston Pride Parade

By Local589 Admin | June 14, 2025 | 0 Comments

Thank you to all our members and riders who showed their support for the Boston Pride Parade—whether you marched with us or cheered from the sidelines. A special shout-out to the Local 589 members who helped spectators get to and from the celebration. Click here to see a series of photos from the event.  

2025 Golf Tournament Sold Out

By Local589 Admin | June 12, 2025 | 0 Comments

Golf tournament sold out. If you missed out, there’s always next year. ⛳️

Local 589 Advocates for Safety Bill at State House

By Local589 Admin | June 6, 2025 | 0 Comments

As part of our ongoing efforts to advocate for stronger protections for transit workers, the Local 589 Executive Board visited the Massachusetts State House today to meet with members of the State Senate. We shared key data from the MBTA’s Assault Reduction Task Force and spoke directly about the urgent need for meaningful consequences for…

Read the Digital Spring Issue of Carmen’s Quarterly Now!

By Local589 Admin | June 5, 2025 | 0 Comments

Look no further for the latest news and updates from Carmen’s Union Local 589! The spring edition of Carmen’s Quarterly features highlights from recent events, celebrates National Transportation Week, and shines a spotlight on our outstanding operators and maintenance technicians for their work during another successful Patriots Day across the city. Click the link below…

Registration Open for 2025 Local 589 Golf Tournament

By Local589 Admin | June 3, 2025 | 0 Comments

Don’t miss this year’s golf tournament. Make your own foursome—but act fast! Information and application below.

June is National Safety Month

By Local589 Admin | June 1, 2025 | 0 Comments

June is National Safety Month—a reminder that safety starts with all of us. Look out for yourself and your Local 589 brothers and sisters. If you see something, say something. Together, we keep each other safe.

Philip Shoemaker‘s Retirement Luncheon

By Local589 Admin | May 29, 2025 | 0 Comments

Here are some photos from today’s retirement luncheon celebrating our Local 589 union brother and Rail Equipment Maintenance Technician, Philip Shoemaker, at the Riverside Carhouse. A heartfelt congratulations to Phil, and sincere thanks for his years of dedication and hard work keeping the T moving. Wishing him all the best in a happy and well-earned…

March in the Boston Pride Parade with the T

By Local589 Admin | May 28, 2025 | 0 Comments

Local 589—come march in the Boston Pride Parade with the T! Join us June 14 at 11 AM in Copley Square. Space is limited—scan the QR code to sign up! Questions? Email pridesteerco@mbta.com. #Local589 #BostonPride #PrideWithTheT

Honoring Memorial Day

By Local589 Admin | May 26, 2025 | 0 Comments

Today, we honor all those who gave their lives in service to our country—including brave members of Local 589. Their sacrifice challenges us to do more than remember—it calls us to live with purpose and heart. We can honor them by sharing their stories, standing by their families, and working together to build a stronger,…

Local 589 Thanks Rep. McGonagle for Championing Transit Worker Safety Legislation

By Local589 Admin | May 24, 2025 | 0 Comments

Last night, the Local 589 Executive Board extended its thanks to State Rep. Joe McGonagle for sponsoring Bill H.1877, An Act Relative to Assault and Battery of a Transit Worker. On May 6, Rep. McGonagle testified before the Joint Committee on the Judiciary alongside Local 589 President Jim Evers, Vice President Billy Berardino, and fellow union…

Union Meeting – May 20 @ IBEW Local 103

By Local589 Admin | May 17, 2025 | 0 Comments

We’re Not Going Back

By Local589 Admin | May 12, 2025 | 0 Comments

This picture stands in contrast to today’s headline. It shows what happens when you: • Invest in public transit as a public good. • Pay livable wages and protect middle-class jobs. • Grow the workforce and expand core services. • Trust the knowledge and collaboration of frontline workers. • Lead with transparency. • Hire leaders…

Honoring the Moms Who Move Us – Happy Mother’s Day!

By Local589 Admin | May 11, 2025 | 0 Comments

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Carmen’s Union Local 589! Today, we proudly celebrate our members who are moms—and the mothers who’ve supported, inspired, and shaped us. We may move Massachusetts, but moms move the world.  

Food Drive Tomorrow (5/10) – Leave a Bag by Your Mailbox

By Local589 Admin | May 9, 2025 | 0 Comments

Brothers and Sisters, Tomorrow is the day! We’re calling on all members to take part in the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, an annual initiative supported by ATU in partnership with the AFL-CIO and the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC). This powerful campaign helps put food on the tables of families in need. Last…

Local 589 Executive Board Connects with Operators at Ruggles Station

By Local589 Admin | May 9, 2025 | 0 Comments

Today, members of the Local 589 Executive Board visited the Ruggles Station busway to check in with the dedicated MBTA operators from the Cabot/Albany and Southampton garages. These frontline workers play a vital role in keeping Boston moving every day, and we were proud to spend time with them on the job. These field visits…

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