Remembering the nearly 3k lives lost on 9/11, including our former union brother Gerard “Jerry” Dewan

Today, we remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost on 9-11, including our former union brother Gerard “Jerry” Dewan. After high school, Jerry worked for the MBTA as an Arborway driver before moving to New York to pursue his dream of becoming a firefighter. His company, Ladder 3, was the first to rush into the burning …

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Happy Labor Day!

Happy Labor Day to all of our dedicated members who help keep our city moving day in and day out. Labor Day is a reminder of the tremendous progress achieved by the labor movement. This year’s celebration is extra special, as it comes right after our recent contract ratification, which secured a pay raise and …

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T Board Approves New Labor Agreement!

Today, the MBTA’s Board of Directors approved the tentative agreement between the T and Local 589 aimed at improving frontline employee retention and recruitment. Watch the video below for highlights from yesterday’s announcement with Governor Maura Healey.

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