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Read More400 Million Rides: MBTA Ridership Hit A Record High In 2014
WBUR | By ZENINJOR ENWEMEKA | March 10, 2015 BOSTON, MA—With increased rides on the subway, buses and the commuter rail, the MBTA had a record 400.8 million trips last year — putting the transit system in line with a nationwide trend in which more and more people are using public transportation. A new report…
Read MoreRemember & Honor
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
Read MoreThank You for Supporting Shuttle Work – Let’s Keep It Going!
This weekend, thanks to the efforts of Delegates Cora, Cruz, and the E-Board, Local 589 successfully covered a larger share of shuttle work for the Red Line diversion. A big thank you to everyone who stepped up to help—our riders and communities depend on you. To maintain this higher level of in-house shuttle coverage, please…
Read MoreLocal 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 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 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 MoreMBTA brings in Peter Pan to help with Red Line shuttle buses
Dear 589 members As some of you may have heard, the MBTA brought in Peter Pan Bus Lines today to help with the Red Line shuttle buses. We felt it necessary to inform you, our members, of the circumstances behind this. Due to the MBTA’s high demand and heavy ridership as a result of the…
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