Feeling the Pain:After 11 Weeks of Lock-Out, National Grid Gas Ready to Continue the Fight
Down in the Back Bay’s Park Plaza, hundreds of National Grid gas workers – now locked out of work for 11 weeks…
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Summertime — and the Livin’ Is Easy
The past week brought intense heat and humidity, making those of us fortunate enough to work and live in air-conditioned spaces grateful…
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City Manager says New Residency Ordinance Unenforceable Until 2021
According to City Manager Tom Ambrosino, the newly approved Police and Fire residency ordinance could be implemented, though enforcement would not begin…
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On May Day, Thousands to March For Worker and Immigrant Rights
International Workers’ Day will bring together thousands of workers, immigrants and their allies on Tuesday, May 1, for a regional demonstration. Beginning…
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Enjoy Labor Day Weekend — Safely
Labor Day weekend has finally arrived, though it seems impossible that summer is nearly over. Residents of the Greater Boston area have…
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Enjoy the Last Days of Summer
This week’s glance at the calendar brings an astonishing realization: August has already arrived, leaving just four weeks before Labor Day weekend…
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Bill to Increase Logan Workers Pay Heads to the Senate
By John Lynds State Representative Adrian Madaro (D-East Boston) and Senator Sal DiDomenico’s (D-Chelsea) bill that was co-sponsored by Rep. Dan Ryan…
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Firefighters say Fourth Engine Working as Predicted
Though it’s still a controversial subject within City government, firefighters this week said that having a fourth engine company deployed during the…
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Summer is Here
The Fourth of July weekend’s energy and activity have passed, leaving us to embrace our summer routine—however each of us and our…
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BHCC Gets Grant for Training Food Workers
Bunker Hill Community College’s Workforce Development Center has secured a $150,000 grant through the Commonwealth Corporation’s Regional Training Capacity Pilot Program. Using…
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