Dear Local 589 Member,

In our 13c arbitration, the MBTA argued that the arbitrator does not have authority regarding a temporary restraining order (TRO) resulting in us having to go to court to seek an injunction for the TRO. However, in subsequent court proceedings, the MBTA attorneys reversed their position and made the argument that this should not be in the court, but in front of an arbitrator. Based on that decision, we are now back before the arbitrator requesting an opinion on the TRO.

Should you have any questions, please contact the union office.