Posts by Local589 Admin
Local 589 Honors Doug Roberts’ 18 Years of Service at Riverside
Join Local 589’s Executive Board in congratulating Doug Roberts on his retirement after 18 years of dedicated service as a repairer at Riverside. At his retirement celebration today, Local 589 Equipment Maintenance Delegate John Mersereau presented him with a certificate of appreciation on behalf of the union. The certificate honors Doug’s outstanding contributions to the…
Read MoreRosenberg sees transportation disconnect
Commonwealth Magazine | By BRUCE MOHL | Feb 17, 2015 Senate President Stanley Rosenberg said on Tuesday that the problems at the MBTA are straight out of “Democracy in America,” the book Alexis de Tocqueville wrote in the 1800s which suggested that Americans may vote themselves more benefits than they are willing to pay for.…
Read MoreSomerville Mayor on MBTA Crisis
Speaking with Joe Battenfeld yesterday, Somerville Mayor Joe Curtatone said generations of chronic underfunding have put the MBTA behind both in terms of growing to meet its demand and in replacing its dated equipment. Any fix for the MBTA that doesn’t address both those issues isn’t a fix. Watch the interview below.
Read MoreHappy Thanksgiving from Carmen’s Local 589!
Happy Thanksgiving from Carmen’s Local 589! Enjoy a day with your loved ones, reflecting on all that you’re grateful for. A heartfelt thank you to our operators who keep our communities moving during one of the most-traveled holidays of the year!
Read MoreSupporting Good Causes This Holiday Season
Today, members of the Local 589 Executive Board visited Rosie’s Place, a sanctuary for poor and homeless women, to present a donation on behalf of the membership to support its vital mission during the holiday season and beyond. Additionally, the Local 589 Executive Board made a generous toy donation on behalf of the membership to…
Read MoreYou Are Appreciated!
The following is a sample of the words of encouragement and support that we’ve received via our Facebook page from the riding public as we work to get the system back online after the snowiest month on record: “In this time of shutdowns, breakdowns and stalls, I want to take the time to thank the…
Read MoreAdrian Walker: MBTA workers share the strain
By Adrian Walker | Boston Globe | February 16, 2015 If you have been a frustrated customer of the MBTA in the past few weeks, Laverne Lassiter-Pina feels your pain. For the past 18 years, Lassiter-Pina has driven a train on the Red Line. She leaves her home in Avon before dawn to arrive at…
Read MorePresident Evers and Governor Healey Celebrate ‘Slow Zones’ Removal
Earlier today, Local 589 President Jim Evers joined Governor Maura Healey to celebrate the removal of “slow zones” at the T. In his remarks, President Evers highlighted the local’s success in rebuilding the system and praised the dedication of our members in improving transit throughout Boston. Click the image below to watch President Evers’ full…
Read MoreHoliday Cheers & Gratitude to Local 589 Members ✨
Wishing you and your loved ones joy and peace this holiday season! A special thank you to all our dedicated Local 589 members who continue to work through the holidays to bring people together. Our communities are lucky to have you! #Gratitude #HolidaySeason #CommunitySupport
Read MoreEDITORIAL: T union’s smart move to let MBTA hire Peter Pan buses
Boston Globe | Editorial | February 13, 2015 The Boston Carmen’s Union earned a shoutout Thursday when it agreed to let the MBTA hire Peter Pan buses to shuttle passengers between Red Line stations that have been hit by weather-related service disruptions. Although running the 30 privately operated buses could be considered outsourcing — something…
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