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Statement from Boston Carmen’s Union President, Jimmy O’Brien, in response to attack on MBTA Bus Driver

“Bus operators have the hardest jobs in the MBTA. Everyday operators are harassed. Assaults have become too common. Many no longer report all of the incidents because they have come to expect it as part of their job. This is unacceptable. The vast majority of operators are on old buses that lack sufficient safety barriers. …

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New Uniform Vendor Fair

Bus and subway operators are invited to check out options for the new MBTA uniforms at the following locations and times:   Cabot Garage May 31 – 8:30am – 4:00pm   Reservior Carhouse June 1 – 8:30am – 4:00pm   Orient Heights Carhouse June 2 – 8:30am – 4:00pm   Charlestown Garage June 5 – …

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Don’t Miss Tomorrow’s Rally / Lobby Day At The State House!

Dear members,  Join our union brothers and sisters of IAM, Local 264, for a rally / lobby day TOMORROW (5/17) @ 9:30 AM in front of the Massachusetts State House to stop privatization of MBTA bus maintenance machinists . It’s time to invest in a transit system that works for all us―by providing quality, reliable service for …

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