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There is a job opening for a vault agent at the MBTA that is affiliated with our union. For more information or to apply for this position, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mbta/jobs/2571291/vault-agent. Please share with those who may be interested in applying for it.
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On September 9, 1919, more than 1,100 Boston Police officers went on strike for fair wages, decent working conditions and their right to organize. Boston’s policemen were paid less than most of the city’s skilled laborers, and had not had a raise in decades. Normal shifts ranged from ten to thirteen hours. Required to be …
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By Star-Ledger Guest Columnist | Sep 2, 2019 By John Costa Once thought to be on their dying breath, unions in the United States are bouncing back, driven by immense public interest in combating income inequality and creating a better and fairer experience for current and future generations of Americans. As the international president of the …
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