On Sunday, October 3, the MBTA held its annual Rail Rodeo at the Inner Belt Yard in Somerville. Local 589 members representing the Red, Orange, Blue, and Green Lines competed for top honors in an event celebrating skill, teamwork, camaraderie, and the dedication of our Local 589 union brothers and sisters.
Congratulations to everyone who participated, especially this year’s top finishers!
TRANSPORTATION:
🥇 1st Place: Green Line Barn Captain Sharaad Chase
🥈 2nd Place: Red Line Motorperson Rene Arguello
🥉 3rd Place: Red Line Motorperson Matthew Brodo
MAINTENANCE:
🥇 1st Place: Jacob Mistretta, Ian Ganley, and James Mistretta
🥈 2nd Place: Troy Jollimore, Barn Captain Adam Rooney, and Joel Ramirez
🥉 3rd Place: Barn Captain Matt Mannetta, Joseph Ho, and Derrick Sustache
Thank you to all our Local 589 members who showcased the skill, professionalism, and teamwork that keep the MBTA moving every day. Congratulations to all the competitors and winners!
View more photos from the tour on Local 589’s Facebook page.
