May 16 2023
Today, several of our members courageously testified about the physical and verbal assaults they endured while simply doing their jobs. Their testimony was heard by members of the Joint Committee on the Judiciary in support of H.1669, which would impose stricter punishments for those convicted of assaulting public transit workers. If you were unable to attend …
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May 13 2023
Brothers and Sisters, There is a hearing on Tuesday (5/16) from 1-5 PM at the State House in room in A-2 on H.1669. If passed, this bill would impose stricter punishments for those convicted of assaulting public transit workers. The bill, put forth by State Rep. Joe McGonagle, Jr. of Everett, also includes coughing, spitting, or flinging bodily …
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Jul 28 2021
When the operator asked her to put on a mask, this lady smashed the window of an MBTA bus in Chelsea at Bellingham Square on Sunday, July 25, 2021, at approximately 3:57 PM. If you know her whereabouts or identity, please contact MBTA Transit Police Criminal Investigations Unit at 617-222-1050. In an interview with WHDH, …
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