Nov 15 2020
Dear Brothers and Sisters, We’re speaking up and rolling out to oppose deep service cuts and layoffs at the MBTA. All Local 589 members, who are not working, and retirees are strongly encouraged to attend this Thursday’s (11/19) rally at 10 a.m. on foot, car, bike, or online. Cars and bikes: Gather at 10 a.m. on Summer …
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Nov 11 2020
As you have probably heard on TV or read in the news, starting next spring and summer, the MBTA has plans to eliminate commuter rail service on weekends and after 9 p.m. on weeknights, cease running all ferries, scrap 25 bus routes, and halt subways and buses at midnight, cut streetcar service through Mission Hill, and …
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Nov 09 2020
“It is the same old song of MBTA officials pushing austerity, rather than daring to ask the wealthy to pay their fair share, despite the strong public support for new revenues that will ensure high quality, affordable, safe public transportation,” said Jim Evers, president of the Boston Carmen’s Union that represents thousands of T employees, …
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Nov 02 2020
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Tomorrow is Election Day and several of our endorsed candidates could use some sign holders at the polls throughout the day. Rep. Tram Nguyen, Eighteenth Essex District (Andover, Boxford, North Andover, and Tewksbury). Click here to sign up for a shift to hold a sign. Rep. Dave Robertson, Nineteenth Middlesex District (Tewksbury, Wilmington). Below are the …
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