BOSTON, Oct. 21, 2024– The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local 318, representing Boston’s commuter rail workers at Keolis Commuter Services, which operates the commuter rail system on behalf of the MBTA, will hold a rally at South Station on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, at 11 a.m. to demand fair wages and a new contract.
IAM Local 318 members have faced decades of wage stagnation and lost pay raises and subsequent contractors, including MBCR and Keolis, have failed to address the members’ pay issues.
Today, these dedicated workers remain among the lowest-paid in the country while serving one of the most expensive cities in the U.S. With soaring living costs and outdated wages, IAM Local 318 members are demanding a fair contract that brings their pay in line with national standards.
IAM members are responsible for different key functions in the Keolis facilities, including, but not limited to engineering, locomotives and maintenance.
WHAT: Rally at South Station demanding fair wages and a new contract for Boston commuter rail workers
WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, at 11 a.m.
WHERE: South Station, 700 Atlantic Ave., Boston, MA 02110
VISUALS: Large gathering of union members, signs advocating for wage increases, speeches from union leaders
About IAM Local 318: IAM Local 318 represents Boston’s commuter rail workers at Keolis Commuter Services, which operates the commuter rail system on behalf of the MBTA and Amtrak in the Boston metro area.
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers is one of North America’s largest and most diverse industrial trade unions, representing approximately 600,000 active and retired members in the aerospace, defense, airlines, railroad, transit, healthcare, automotive, and other industries.
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