IAM, Boston Commuter Rail Coalition Rally for Fair Contract at MBTA’s Keolis

On Wednesday, Oct. 23, nearly 200 various commuter rail union members, led by the IAM, gathered at the South Station in Boston to let Keolis management know it's time to give Keolis rail workers the contract they deserve. Out of the 14 unions that represent commuter rail workers, 13 do not have agreements yet. The rally had numerous Labor leaders and state and local politicians spoke to the loud group of unionists about Keolis disrespect.

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"We're tired of being left behind and not getting the wages that we deserve," said Daniel Tavares, IAM District 19 General Chair, which represents machinists, electricians, and other transportation workers.

IAM Local 318 members, along with TCU/IAM members, protested with the other unions handing out leaflets to the public as they came thru the building entrance.

Tavares said the union is "not there yet," and no further demonstrations had been planned. But the workers are willing to do "whatever it takes" to achieve a fair contract, including raises.