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BOSTON — Averting a potential strike, MBTA commuter rail workers have reached a tentative contract agreement with the French-owned company that operates the system. If ratified by rank-and-file union members,

The MBTA Board voted unanimously Thursday to extend the agency's contract with Keolis Commuter Services, which operates the authority's commuter rail network, for one year to mid-2027. MBTA General Manager Phil Eng says negotiations between Keolis and their unions are ongoing.

“Keep in mind, we do not want to strike. But when we’re legally able to, we will,” Transport Workers Local 2054 president Ed Flaherty told the MBTA Board of Directors.

While Democratic caucuses were more subdued than past years, party members who gathered Monday night in Iowa City said the stakes are higher than ever if Democrats want to regain ground lost to Republicans in Iowa.

This is a letter to the editor submitted to Blog for Iowa by our friend Ed Flaherty, peace activist. This letter was also sent to local papers. 22,000 Gazans Killed, More Dying On January 1, 2024 it was announced that over 22,000 Gazans, mostly women and children, have been killed by Israeli forces since October…

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Blog for Iowa would like to wish everyone a safe and peaceful holiday season. An invitation from Ed Flaherty, Veterans for Peace and PEACE Iowa Dear Peacemaking Friends, Pardon my intrusion on Christmas Eve. Looking to extend the message of Peace to Friday, December 29th. The need is excruciating. Hope you can join us. The…

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Smaller, battery-powered trains are cleaner, greener, and more nimble than the diesel-powered giants that roam the commuter rails today.

General manager Carter Hawkins confirmed at the winter meetings Monday that the remaining members of the Cubs’ 2023 coaching staff are slated to return next season.