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Newsby StaffJuly 8, 2024

Boston's MBTA Strikes Labor Agreements with Entire Workforce

The accomplishment, the first of its kind since 2009, was realized within 18 months of the Healey-Driscoll Administration taking office and under the leadership of MBTA GM Phillip Eng.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 13, 2023

MBTA Aims to Boost Machinists Union Lodge 264 Retention

The Machinists Union Lodge 264 aims to improve retention and support MBTA machinists through expanded benefits and increased wages. 

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ArticlesOctober 26, 2023

How One Supplier Found A Hidden Labor Force

PRIDE Industries now manufactures 46 parts for InterMotive — 24 cable assemblies and 18 mid- to high-volume PCBAs. About half of PRIDE Industries’ employees have a disclosed disability.

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Articlesby Louis PrejeanAugust 14, 2023

TransitCenter Report Unravels Workforce Challenges

TransitCenter released its latest report, diving into the ongoing challenges of the workforce shortage and taking an interesting look at one department.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 12, 2023

CTA Welcomes Latest Transit Operations Hires

So far in 2023, the CTA has added 304 new bus operators – more than 43% of its annual hiring goal.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 26, 2022

Bi-State Development Board Approves $2.6M for Employee Retention

The effort will impact team member amenities, employee benefits and wellness, learning and development, company culture, and recruitment.

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ArticlesAugust 12, 2021

Keys to Recruiting and Retaining Motorcoach Employees Post COVID-19

With the devastating impacts of COVID-19, it is more important than ever to pull out all the stops when it comes to finding creative ways to both hire and keep quality employees.

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ArticlesJuly 31, 2020

How Passenger-Interaction Training Can Help Prevent Bus Operator Burnout

Training and education on interacting with vulnerable populations, would improve both the operator and the passenger experience.

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Safety Cornerby Louie MaielloJuly 29, 2020

How to Remain Consistent with Bus Operator Training During Trying Times

Many things are changing in our industry and surely there is more to come. One thing that should never change is the need for a well-trained new bus operator candidate and having training programs in place to discourage operators from seeking other employment.

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ArticlesMarch 16, 2020

Motorcoach driver recruitment tips for today's transportation space

The only way to attain consistent, quality employees and company growth is to get drivers in the seat, faster and more efficiently.

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