Category: Announcement

A Victory for Massachusetts Transit Workers: S.2531 Passes the Senate

Today marks a major milestone for transit worker safety in Massachusetts. The Senate has passed Bill S.2531, moving the crucial transit assault legislation one step closer to becoming law — next stop: Governor Maura Healey’s desk! This legislation strengthens penalties for assaulting public transit workers, sending a clear message that attacks on bus operators, train …

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Senate Vote on Transit Worker Protections – This Thursday, Nov. 13

Dear Members and Retirees, The Massachusetts Senate will vote on S.2531 – An Act Relative to Assault and Battery Upon a Transit Worker this Thursday, November 13, at 11:00 AM in the Senate Chambers at the State House. This bill adds transit workers to the list of employees protected under state law, increasing penalties for …

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⚠️ Tomorrow’s Hearing on S.2531 Rescheduled to Next Thursday (11/13) at 11 AM

Dear Members and Retirees, We’ve just received word that the Massachusetts Senate hearing on S.2531—An Act Relative to Assault and Battery Upon a Transit Worker—has been rescheduled to next Thursday (11/13) at 11:00 AM in the Senate chambers within the Massachusetts State House. This important legislation strengthens protections for public transit workers by making it a criminal offense to …

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