Archive for April 2016
Fare evader arrested in assault of MBTA driver
Boston Metro | April 25, 2016 A man refusing to pay his fare spit on an MBTA bus driver before leading police on a lengthy pursuit, cops said. Jorge Diaz-Vasquez, 44, of Boston, boarded a bus at about 6:45 p.m. on Sunday, but refused to pay his way, according to authorities. When the driver tried…
Read MoreMBTA ranks third best for transit agencies in national survey
WCVB | Apr 24, 2016 BOSTON —A new national survey is giving the MBTA high marks when it comes to residents getting to work. Researchers at All-Transit used numbers from 805 transit agencies and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to gauge how easy it is to catch a bus or train to get…
Read More2016 Boston Carmen’s Union Scholarship Winners
Dear brothers and sisters, The following people have been awarded the 2016 Boston Carmen’s Union Scholarships for $2,000: Kori Garland — daughter of Bridget Garland, a track laborer of E.E. & M. Kevin Richardson — son of Randolph Richardson, a trackman of E.E. & M. Ryan Nee — son of Timothy Nee, a train starter…
Read MoreStanding with our brothers and sisters at IBEW
Today, member of Local 589’s Executive Board were proud to stand with our brothers and sisters at IBEW, who are advocating to ensure they get dignity on the job and wages and benefits that help them support their families.
Read MoreBoston Marathon TV Ad: We’ll Get You There!
Whether you’re running in the Boston Marathon or watching from the sidelines, we’ll get you there! #RidersFirst
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