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CARMEN’S QUARTERLY Fall 2026
In This Issue Assault Safety Pg 8 Rail & Bus Roadeos Pg 10
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President's Report Labor Day Prepare to Vote Golf Tournament Assault Safety RVMT Graduation Rail & Bus Roadeos In Memoriam / Retirees / 50-year Members Tweets of Praise Member News News from the Barns
RESOURCES FOR BENEFITS AND INFORMATION:
In the sad event of a Carmen’s member’s passing, we often receive calls and emails from the spouse concerning benefits and what actions they need to take. Here is some information should you need it — please cut out and save.
Health & Welfare Trust Life Insurance Policy $10,000
Contact: Extensive Benefits
(833) 200-6282
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Group Insurance Commission Life Insurance $10,000
Contact: MBTA Benefits Dept.
(617) 222-3244
ATU Local 589 Funeral Benefit $2,200
Contact: James Bradley FST Local 589
(617) 542-8212
National Group Protection (Supplemental Insurance)
(800) 344-9016
MBTA Retirement Fund
(617) 316-3800
Beware of scams. ATU Local 589 does not endorse any other companies for supplemental insurance.
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President’s Report A Message from President Jim Evers Brothers and Sisters, I hope you are enjoying the changes of autumn along with your friends and family. The leaves are changing colors, the air is getting crisper, and Carmen’s Local 589 members continue to be steadfast in their commitment to the Greater Boston community. This edition of Carmen’s Quarterly is jam packed with important deadlines, photos from recent events, and more! Thank you to all who joined myself and others as we marched in the Boston Labor Day Parade this year. We spoke loudly about the power of unions and supporting workers. We also had the opportunity to hear from Governor Healey who has time and again taken actions that have directly benefitted our members. We are preparing to negotiate a new contact next year—thank you to everyone who submitted their contract proposals by the October 15 deadline. It’s more important than ever to cast your vote in the upcoming elections. We need a governor who will continue to work with us and listen to our needs. Find voting information on page 5. It was great to see so many of you at our annual golf tournament at Brookmeadow Country Club. We had beautiful weather and a lot of fun raising funds for COPE. Check out photos on page 6. As always, safety is top of mind. Vice President Berardino and I are working to get the word out about the assault law, so that the public understands what it means and why it’s so important to us at Carmen’s Local 589. We care deeply about you—the members who do the work every day—and we want the public to treat you with the safety and respect that you deserve. To that end, we recently went on the Dotlife podcast
to talk about the law and more. Check it out on page 8. Congratulations to our most recent cohort of graduates from the Rail Vehicle Maintenance Technician program! I’ve enjoyed watching this program succeed and grow as it enters its fourth cycle. Congratulations also to the winners of this year’s Rail and Bus Roadeos—entertaining events that test the knowledge and skills of operators and maintenance personnel across lines. See photos from this year’s events across pages 10 and 11. As we enter the colder months, remember to take care of yourselves and be safe out on the roads and rails. We take our members’ safety very seriously. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to the union if you have any concerns or questions. Hope to see many of you at the Christmas Gala! In solidarity, Jim Evers President
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Labor Day
This year’s Labor Day Parade in Boston drew thousands—from union members across the city to labor leaders like Chrissy Lynch, President of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO, and even Governor Healey! Thank you to all of the Carmen’s Local 589 members who showed up to walk in the parade, as well as those who spent the day getting everyone where they needed to go. With a large scale parade and a Red Sox game, both on a beautiful day in Boston, our members had their work cut out for them—and you came through! Speakers at this year’s parade emphasized the importance of protecting workers and democracy. In that same vein, Carmen’s Local 589 stands with you and for you as we prepare to negotiate a new contract next year.
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Prepare to Vote General Election: November 3, 2026
Election Day Polling Hours: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
More information: Mass.gov/vote Carmen’s Local 589 is proud to endorse the following candidates: Governor Maura Healey Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll
Attorney General Andrea Campbell
Massachusetts Senate Nick Collins – First Suffolk Bill Driscoll – Norfolk, Plymouth, Bristol James Eldridge – Middlesex and Worcester Kate Lipper-Garabedian – Fifth Middlesex Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden Plymouth County Commissioner Rhonda Nyman
U.S. House of Representatives Stephen F. Lynch – Eighth District
Massachusetts House of Representatives Michelle Badger – 1st Plymouth Mike Day – 31st Middlesex Marjorie Decker – 25th Middlesex John Drinkwater – 17th Middlesex Michelle DuBois – 10th Plymouth Lisa Field – 3rd Bristol Will Mbah – 34th Middlesex John Rogers – 12th Norfolk Jeffrey Turco – 19th Suffolk Tommy Vitolo – 15th Norfolk
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Golf Tournament It was a beautiful day in Canton for Carmen’s Local 589’s annual golf tournament this September. Members and friends tee’ed off at Brookmeadow Country Club, enjoying the sun and camaraderie of a day on the course. Thank you to all of our members, retirees, volunteers, and sponsors for contributing to the success of this year’s event! The tournament benefits our COPE (Committee on Political Education) fund, ensuring that our members have the opportunity to learn about the issues affecting our jobs and how to help elect the right public officials to support us.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TOURNAMENT WINNERS: Andrew Maiuri, Andrew J. Maiuri, Phil Canniff, and Matt Duncan
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Assault Safety Last issue we shared how President Jim Evers and Vice President Bill Berardino are leading a public awareness campaign focused on the assault law that went into effect on March 1, 2026. They previously appeared on WATD and WBZ Radio (if you missed it, check out our Summer 2026 issue) and, most recently, they joined the host of Dotlife, Erin Caldwell, to discuss the law in detail. They also had a chance to highlight what it takes to be an operator with the MBTA and how important it is for everybody in the union to have each other’s backs.
Listen to or watch the episode on your favorite podcast platform:
SPOTIFY
APPLE MUSIC
Assaults stop NOW.
YOUTUBE
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RVMT Graduation The third cohort of the Rail Vehicle Maintenance Technician program has officially graduated! Congratulations to the five members who successfully completed the program: Declan Coffey Peter Kielasinski Matt MacDonald Steve Quigley Ian Robinson We’re excited to have you join our ranks and look forward to watching you build your careers in this industry.
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Rail & Bus Roadeos Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Rail and Bus Roadeos! These are always great events that build camaraderie and showcase the impressive skills of Local 589 members.
RAIL ROADEO TRANSPORTATION
1st Place: Sharaad Chase Green Line Barn Captain 2nd Place: Rene Arguello Red Line Motorperson 3rd Place: Matthew Brodo Red Line Motorperson
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
BUS ROADEO OPERATORS
1st place: David Liles Charlestown Garage 2nd place: Riad Berhab Charlestown Garage 3rd place: Abdelfettah Fartoum Charlestown Garage
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Retirees Wayne K. Banks
Geslet J. Dereus
John L. Karacozian
WIlliam C. Gundel
Kingsley Ojo
Laurette M. Donovan
Jean Dorsainvil
Bryan J. Lapaglia
Brian E. Morrill
David J. Jamgochian
Javier Colon
Arthur Buckley
Bernice McNeal
Jonel Bellegarde
David A. Cheatham
Jeffrey O'Gorman
Rodney E. Wilson
Servino G. Cueco
Cauka C. Aneke
Robert A. Cunningham
Thomas M Hartnett
Wilfrid Racine
Anthony W. Power
Crystal A. Britton
Robers M. Mustone
Matthew J. Connolly
Dwayne Harris
Karla Brown
Paul Delellis
Daniel Anderson
Susan E. Ingram
Tammy L. Ginsburg
Robert E. Munzert
Miguel A. Ortiz
John R. Collins
Paul G. Roman
James A. Paul
Kenneth C. Richardson
Robert Potito
Gregory Kalllas
Zerihun Cherenet
Teondra R. Snead
Steven W. Peloquin
Marjorie President
James G. Flaherty
Helen E. Antenucci
Francis P. Staffieri
Beth Murphy
Van Willians
Martha Glover
Edwin F. Colby
Raymond R. Reed Jr.
Annette Gonsalves-Byner Paul McEachern
Etzer Ducoste
Angela Russo
Charls Stevens
Michelle L. Miller
In Memoriam Gary M. Baxter
Faustin G Gabriel
Ramon A. Rivera
Rita L. Bloom
Edward L Glynn
Paul M. Rozanski
Phillip C. Cadeus
John W. Haynes
Charles E. Scott
Christopher N. Washington Conway
Aldonso M. Jefferson
Cynthia Sullivan
John J. Cullen
William R. Krafve
Russel J. Devlin
Thomas J. Murphy
Paula F. Gosteves
Richard E. Newberry
50-year Members James M Keeley John J Joyce
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Tweets of Praise
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Member News Congratulations to all of our safest drivers, who were recognized throughout the fall at Arborway, Cabot, Charlestown/Bennett, Lynn, Quincy, and Southampton! Keep up the great work.
Arborway Garage
Lynn Maintenance Garage
Quincy Bus Garage
Southampton Garage
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News from the Barns
Congratulations to Toussaint Desinor, elected as the new Arborway Barn Captain in the Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589 Special Election. Thank you to all the candidates and every member who voted!
SAVE THE DATE
Christmas Gala December 12, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Seaport Hotel, Boston Tickets $50
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Join us for our next membership meetings! TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2026 IBEW Local 103 Union Hall, Dorchester Morning Session: 10:00 AM Evening Session: 8:00 PM
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