Announcement
Attention: 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 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 MoreMass. Legislators Help Promote Public Transit
Massachusetts State Senator and Transportation Committee Chairman Tom McGee and Boston State Representative Nick Collins joined Local 589’s Executive Board and transit advocates at a Transit Tuesday event this morning. The elected officials and Local 589 members leafleted riders at South Station from 7 – 9 AM encouraging passengers to call their Congresspeople and local legislators in support of…
Read More2014 Scholarship Winners
The Executive Board would like to congratulate the following 2014 Boston Carmen’s Union Scholarship winners: Thomas Brown – grandson of brother Robert Maughn who is a retiree of E.E. & M. John Daniels Jr. – son of brother John Daniels Sr. who is a Bennett St. operator. Alyssa MacDonald – granddaughter of brother Roger Campion…
Read MoreLocal 589 Golf Tournament Is Sold Out
This year’s Local 589 Golf Tournament is sold out. If you didn’t get to register, we hope to see you next year. ⛳️
Read MorePublic Transit Tuesday
Join Massachusetts State Senator and Transportation Committee Chair Tom McGee, Local 589’s Executive Board and members, and other elected officials at South Station this coming Tuesday, May,13th, in support of public transportation. We will be leafleting and talking with riders and transit workers about the environmental and economic benefits of public transportation from 7 to…
Read MoreThank you to all those who volunteered their time for funerals
The executive board would like to thank all those who volunteered their time (some more than one) to provide transportation at the funerals of firefighters Walsh and Kennedy, and police officers Maloney and Simmons. A formal ceremony will be forthcoming. In the meantime, we would like to thank the following individuals for giving up their…
Read MoreFuture Type 10 Fleet Cab Design
Earlier this month, the MBTA’s vehicle engineering department hosted a two-week-long open house to generate feedback from Streetcar Motorpersons on the cab design for the future Type 10 fleet. Included in this mock-up is the operator-selected master controller from the listening sessions last summer. On Thursday of last week, President Jim Evers and Green Line…
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