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MBTA trolley operator assaulted by man in Halloween mask, officials say

Fox 25 | Oct 30, 2016 – 12:30 PM BOSTON – An MBTA employee was attacked at the Cedar Grove Station late Saturday night by a man wearing a Halloween mask and costume, according to transit officials. The MBTA said a 45-year-old trolley operator was assaulted on the Mattapan line at the Cedar Grove Station …

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Nomination of General Officers / Executive

Nominations Now Open

Dear  Board Members and Barn Captains, Section 30: “A member to be nominated for any office in this Local Union must be present “at the Union Office” unless such member be confined through illness to her or his home or hospital or out of town on legitimate business. No member shall be a candidate for more …

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Gov. Baker Says Operator Did Not Follow Protocol During Orange Line Emergency

CBS | October 27, 2016 6:05 PM BOSTON (CBS) – There are new questions about the safety of the MBTA after passengers kicked out windows to escape a smoky Orange Line train Wednesday afternoon. Governor Charlie Baker says it was more chaotic because of what the operator did but union members say he is a …

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