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Upcoming Internal Bids for Operating Positions

ATTENTION MEMBERS: Later this week, the MBTA will be posting internal bids for bus, streetcar and heavy rail operating positions. These bids will be open for approximately two weeks. If any active members have previously applied to external postings for these positions, you will have to re-apply through these bids. If anyone is interested in …

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Green Line Motorpersons Preview Type 10 Car Mockup

This week, focus groups of Streetcar Motorpersons from the Green Line viewed the full-scale mockup of the upcoming Type 10 car. This mockup is the result of ongoing collaboration between Local 589 and MBTA vehicle engineering, featuring a cab space with improved legroom and visibility compared to the previous Type 9 vehicle. The operator’s cab …

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Sweet Choices: Supporting American Labor with Every Treat

When shopping for Halloween candy, let your dollars support fair wages and respect for workers’ rights. Choose treats that back good jobs and uphold the value of American labor. #UnionStrong #Solidarity #Halloween #MadeInAmerica

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