Ask Your State Rep. to Cosponsor HD.2574

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Over the past few years, there has been an increase in assaults on Local 589 members, but no law in place to punish the perpetrators. Working with our lobbyist, Local 589’s Executive Board drafted legislation, HD.2574 (An Act relative to the offense of assault and battery upon a transit worker), to create a …

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Editorial: The ‘Road Ahead’ Needs a Plan

Boston Globe | By The Editorial Board | February 16, 2021 Just because every day seems like Groundhog Day, because most of our lives seem stuck in a pandemic-generated limbo, is no reason not to plan for the future — to think ahead. That’s what leaders are supposed to do. Last week, the state Senate …

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COVID-19 Vaccine Facts

As you may know, the Authority is ramping up efforts to begin COVID-19 vaccinations of our workforce through the MBTA’s Occupational Health Services. If you haven’t done so already, please click on the following link and complete the form on the page to opt-in for a COVID-19 vaccination: www.mbta.com/covidvaccine. Filling out this form will assist …

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