May 08 2025
Today, members of the Local 589 Executive Board visited the Ruggles Station busway to check in with the dedicated MBTA operators from the Cabot/Albany and Southampton garages. These frontline workers play a vital role in keeping Boston moving every day, and we were proud to spend time with them on the job. These field visits …
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May 07 2025
On May 7, the Massachusetts Joint Committee on the Judiciary held a hearing on Bill H.1877, sponsored by Rep. Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr. The bill aims to criminalize assault by bodily substances and extend legal protections to public transit workers, treating them like police officers and EMTs. During the hearing, Local 589 Executive Board members …
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Apr 21 2025
Happy Marathon Monday! With the Boston Marathon and a Red Sox game at Fenway, it’s one of the busiest and most exciting days in the city. Thank you to all our members going above and beyond to ensure runners and fans get to and from these events safely and efficiently. #BostonMarathon #MBTA #RedSox
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