Brothers and Sisters, The summer 2024 edition of Carmen’s Quarterly is now available! Click here to read all the latest updates. This edition includes a recent E-Board visit to Nubian Station and the latest information about pushing forward legislation to stop assaults on transit operators.Most importantly, as we remind you on the back cover, our membership meetings…
Yesterday afternoon, Local 589 President Jim Evers was presented with an award for political activism at the ATU’s legislative conference in Washington, DC. The award honors Local 589 for securing a strong contract, protecting our pensions, and for working with lawmakers on Beacon Hill and beyond to improve the quality of life for our members…
Today, as part of Boston’s Pride for the People parade, Local 589 Green Line Delegate Scott Page and Red Line Barn Captain Sylvester White joined MBTA General Manager Phil Eng and employees from the T, including members of Local 589 to march with the Pride in Transit Bus. Thank you to the MBTA’s Pride Employees…
Celebrating National Safety Month by recognizing our members’ commitment to provide safe and accessible transportation to our communities. Keep up the great work! #NationalSafetyMonth
This year’s Local 589 Golf Tournament is sold out. If you didn’t get to register, we hope to see you next year. ⛳️
Today, we honor and remember the courageous men and women, including many ATU brothers and sisters, who gave their lives for our freedoms. #MemorialDay #HonorTheFallen #NeverForget
Thank you to all of our members at the Charlestown and Bennett Bus Garages who took time to talk with Local 589’s Executive Board in the lobby during today’s field visit. Click here to see photos from the visit.
Thank you to our Boston Bruins for an amazing season. Special thanks to our members who assisted our riders in getting to and from all the games. #wemovema
Happy Mother’s Day to all, with a special shoutout to our remarkable Local 589 union sisters who tirelessly juggle their roles at home and on the job. Not only do they nurture their families, but they also extend that same compassion to their union colleagues and the passengers they serve. Without the driving force of…
Happy National Train Day from the men and women of the Boston Carmen’s Union, Local 589. Trains are one of the ways we get you to and from your destination. We look forward to welcoming you aboard the T, today and every day! #NationalTrainDay #WeMoveMA
We regret to inform you that Antoine Letts, an active bus operator and valued member of our union, passed away Sunday night. The MBTA’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) will be available at Arborway Garage starting at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow for those in need of support or a listening ear. If you have any questions, please…
Congratulations to our union brother, Justo Fleitas, who received the invitation to throw the ceremonial first pitch at Fenway Park last Saturday. The Boston Red Sox Sox paid tribute to Justo, a dedicated bus operator of 26 years, for his compassionate act of staying with a 6-year-old child who was waiting alone for their school…
Join the executive board in welcoming 14 new brothers and sisters to our Local 589 Family, and wish them luck in their new careers as repairers at Cabot RTL. #UnionStrong #InITTogether #wemovema
Last Thursday, Local 589 President Jim Evers and the Executive Board visited Nubian Square Station to talk with our members and answer any questions they had. Thank you to all those who took the time to say hello and share their thoughts and concerns with us. Click here to see more photos from the visit.