Statement on MBTA General Manager Ramirez’ Departure

James O'Brien

“The MBTA has been busy mapping out its ‘Five Year Plan,’ but what it needs is a viable plan for now and strong leadership who will be in place long enough to make real, systemic changes and worthwhile investments that make a difference. We look forward to working with Steve Poftak going forward to address …

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Special Election and Nomination Notice

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A special election will be held for assistant secretary, and barn captains for the Cabot and Southampton bus garages. The primary election will be held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, and the final election on Wednesday, January 30, 2019. Click here for information.

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Don’t Let Workers Lose Their Economic Lifeline

It’s been nearly six months since National Grid locked 1,250 skilled gas workers out of their jobs and cut them off from their health insurance. Now these workers are in serious danger of losing the only source of income keeping their families afloat─unemployment insurance. National Grid wants to force families into economic insecurity in order …

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