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
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,…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
On May 7, the Massachusetts Joint Committee on the Judiciary held a hearing on Bill H.1877, sponsored by Rep. Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr. The bill aims to criminalize assault by bodily substances and extend legal protections to public transit workers, treating them like police officers and EMTs. During the hearing, Local 589 Executive Board members…
Happy Marathon Monday! With the Boston Marathon and a Red Sox game at Fenway, it’s one of the busiest and most exciting days in the city. Thank you to all our members going above and beyond to ensure runners and fans get to and from these events safely and efficiently. #BostonMarathon #MBTA #RedSox
Tonight, Boston celebrates the 250th anniversary of the midnight ride of Paul Revere. While Revere famously rowed across the Charles River and rode by horse from Charlestown to Lexington and Concord, his counterpart William Dawes set out through the Boston Neck, riding through Roxbury, Brookline, Brighton, and Cambridge. Today, Revere might’ve taken the Red Line…
This weekend, our union proudly stood with Boston Mayor Michelle Wu as she launched her bid for reelection. This isn’t just another election year. At the federal level, over 1 million federal employees have had their collective bargaining rights stripped, 280,000 have been laid off, and institutions that protect us—like the NLRB, NIOSH, and OSHA—are…
Join Local 589 President Evers and the Executive Board for a Stand Out in support of Boston Mayor Wu on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the Cyclorama Performing Arts Center (539 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116) from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. As Trump and Elon Musk escalate their attacks on our union brothers and sisters—cutting…
This past Monday, the Local 589 Executive Board was proud to attend the long-overdue ribbon cutting for the South Coast Railroad! Thank you, Governor Maura Healey, for the invite—labor has been front and center under your leadership, and we appreciate it. Later in the week, the Local 589 Executive Board met with State Representative John…
Local 589 President Jim Evers joined Governor Maura Healey, MBTA GM Phil Eng, and other elected leaders at today’s St. Patrick’s Day breakfast, hosted by Sen. Nick Collins, where they fittingly sang “Charlie on the M.T.A.” Wishing everyone a happy St. Patrick’s Day!