Posts by Local589 Admin
Mass. Delegation Invites Evers to DNC
This week, President Jim Evers is honored to be an invited guest of the Massachusetts delegation at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. #DNC2024 #laborstrong Click here to view more photos.
Read More2024 MBTA Bus Roadeo
Congratulations to our Local 589 brothers and sisters who qualified for and competed in this year’s annual 2024 MBTA Bus Roadeo. A special shoutout to: 1st Place: Riad Berhab – Charlestown Garage (#477665) 2nd Place: James Otis – Charlestown Garage (#72875) 3rd Place: Farid Ismaili – Charlestown Garage (#485476) It was a fantastic event with…
Read MoreThe Bigger Dig
Boston Globe | By Doug Most | January 26, 2014 Adapted from The Race Underground by Doug Most. Copyright © 2014 by the author and reprinted by permission of St. Martin’s Press LLC. THE WORKERS WORE baggy pants, suspenders, long-sleeve shirts with the sleeves rolled up their forearms, and hats to protect their hair and…
Read MoreAttention: All 589 Bus Operators Please Read This!
We have an emergency and need your help! Due to a number of reasons it appears we are falling short of volunteer bus operators for the wakes and funerals of the fallen firefighters. If you can volunteer, please contact your area ASAP. Let us continue the proud tradition of saluting these heroes! Your time and…
Read MoreNGP Offering 589-Approved Short-Term Disability in September
National Group Protection (NGP) will be at the garages in September from 9 AM to 5 PM to offer short-term disability coverage. This plan helps cover your monthly expenses if you’re unable to work due to an injury or illness. NGP is 589-approved and will have proper identification. Unlike scammers who ask for money upfront…
Read MoreHappy Labor Day
Wishing all our Local 589 members a happy and safe Labor Day! A special shoutout to those working today. Take a moment to enjoy this short video.
Read MoreThank you for volunteering!
Thank you to all Local 589 bus drivers who volunteered to transport our brother and sisters from the Boston Fire Department (as well as firefighters from across the country) to the funerals of firefighters Walsh and Kennedy. Special thanks to Sue Zeiba for taking the photo in this post. Click here to see more photos…
Read MoreMBTA, T union make deal on pension data
Boston Herald | Friday, May 16, 2014 | By Matt StoutThe MBTA and the T union that fought long to keep its pension fund secret have agreed to make public reams of new data — including independent audit reports, investment info and never-before-released analysis — in a deal that a top lawmaker said should finally shed…
Read MorePride in Transit
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…
Read More2024 National Safety Month
Celebrating National Safety Month by recognizing our members’ commitment to provide safe and accessible transportation to our communities. Keep up the great work! #NationalSafetyMonth
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