Oct 23 2026
Dear Members, The MBTA’s annual Bus Rodeo put operators’ driving skills and professionalism to the test, with Local 589 members competing for top honors. Congratulations to this year’s winning operators:🥇 David Liles — Charlestown Garage🥈 Riad Berhab — Charlestown Garage🥉 Abdelfettah Fartoum — Charlestown Garage A special thank-you to Governor Maura Healey for taking the …
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Oct 22 2026
Local 589 Division 2 Delegate Scott Page joined labor advocates from the Teamsters, IAM Local 264, SEIU, and the App Drivers Union at Cambridge City Hall to support protecting and preserving the human element of transit service as technology continues to evolve. Public transit is about more than technology—it’s about people. Watch the video.
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Oct 18 2026
Thank you to Governor Maura Healey for taking time out of her busy schedule yesterday to stop by the 2026 MBTA Bus Rodeo and say hello to the men and women of Local 589! During her visit, Governor Healey thanked our members for their dedication, saying, “I really appreciate all you do to move people …
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