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Senate leaders reject Baker’s plan to shake up MBTA

Governor Charlie Baker testified in support of the MBTA overhaul bill at the State House on Monday. Photo by JESSICA RINALDI/GLOBE STAFF

Boston Globe | By David Scharfenberg and Nicole Dungca | May 12, 2015 Senate leaders are rejecting Governor Charlie Baker’s plan to shake up the beleaguered Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, mounting a significant challenge to the administration’s top legislative priority. The leadership, which plans to roll out its own, more modest T legislation Tuesday, is …

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UPDATED: Thank you for attending Monday’s hearing!

WE ARE HERE TO HELP! WE WANT TO HELP.

Thank you to the hundreds of union members that attended Monday’s hearing. Your presence was felt and voices were heard. As you know, our amendment to protect union jobs and keep the T public gained the support of 60 members―representing over 1/3 of the House. However, the House chose to vote on a consolidated amendment …

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State House Rally to Keep the T Public!

Join Local 589’s executive board, members, and retirees for a rally this Monday (4/27) at 9:00 AM on the front steps of the Massachusetts State House to keep the T public and to make our voices heard. A transportation hearing regarding the MBTA’s special panel report is scheduled for 10:00 AM on the same day. Although …

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