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MBTA, T union make deal on pension data

  Boston Herald | Friday, May 16, 2014 | By Matt StoutThe MBTA and the T union that fought long to keep its pension fund secret have agreed to make public reams of new data — including independent audit reports, investment info and never-before-released analysis — in a deal that a top lawmaker said should finally shed …

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2014 Scholarship Winners

The Executive Board would like to congratulate the following 2014 Boston Carmen’s Union Scholarship winners: Thomas Brown – grandson of brother Robert Maughn who is a retiree of E.E. & M. John Daniels Jr. – son of brother John Daniels Sr. who is a Bennett St. operator. Alyssa MacDonald – granddaughter of brother Roger Campion …

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Mass. Legislators Help Promote Public Transit

State Representative Nick Collins joined Local 589's Executive Board and transit advocates at a Transit Tuesday event this morning. The elected officials and Local 589 members leafleted riders at South Station from 7 - 9 AM encouraging passengers to call their Congresspeople and local legislators in support of funding and maintaining train, trolley, and bus services.

Massachusetts State Senator and Transportation Committee Chairman Tom McGee and Boston State Representative Nick Collins joined Local 589’s Executive Board and transit advocates at a Transit Tuesday event this morning. The elected officials and Local 589 members leafleted riders at South Station from 7 – 9 AM encouraging passengers to call their Congresspeople and local legislators in support of …

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