Commuter Rail conductors will not be furloughed after all, Rep. Stephen Lynch says “They have reconsidered their decision.”

by | Mar 19, 2021 | 8th Congressional District, COVID-19, Essential Infrastructure, Jobs & Economic Opportunity, News & Updates

Boston Globe By Christopher Gavin The MBTA has opted not to proceed with the indefinite furlough of 40 commuter rail conductors and assistant conductors as previously planned, Congressman Stephen Lynch says. The reversal came after Lynch, earlier this week,...

MBTA is rethinking service cuts and scraps layoffs after criticism from lawmakers

by | Mar 19, 2021 | 8th Congressional District, COVID-19, Essential Infrastructure, Jobs & Economic Opportunity, National Security, News & Updates

T indicates it is also considering restoring service earlier than planned Boston Globe By Adam Vaccaro The MBTA is backtracking on planned budget cuts in the face of criticism from the state’s congressional delegation over the agency’s decision to reduce...