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Please join the Local 589 Executive Board in congratulating the third cohort of graduates from the Rail Vehicle Maintenance Technician program! These five graduates have dedicated their time, energy, and hard work to developing the technical skills needed to become rail vehicle maintenance technicians. Their accomplishment reflects their commitment to building a career in the …
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Thinking about buying a home? Local 589 members and their families are invited to join a free Home Buying Webinar on Thursday, October 8, from 7–8 p.m. The webinar will cover what you need to know about buying a home in 2026, including condos, co-ops, single-family homes and multi-family properties, as well as savings opportunities …
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What’s it really like to be an MBTA operator—and why is protecting transit workers so important? Local 589 President Jim Evers and Vice President Billy Berardino recently joined Dotlife podcast host Erin Caldwell for a conversation about the new transit worker assault law, the realities of the job, and the challenges—and rewards—of keeping Boston moving. Watch the …
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