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Aaron Roberson, MBTA Mechanic & Frontline Hero

Meet Aaron Roberson, an MBTA bus mechanic in South Boston and member of the Machinists Union, Local 264. Aaron shares his story from the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis as part of the Greater Boston Labor Council's #FrontlineHeroes series.

14, Apr, 2020

Putting Profits Over People': Unions Warn New COVID-19 Guidance From Trump CDC Endangers Frontline Workers

"Once again the CDC is putting profits over people with its latest recommendations that downgrade worker protections at a time when they are needed most," said Richard Trumka, president of the AFL-CIO.

13, Apr, 2020

Kristen Flanagan: Deli Manager & Frontline Hero

Meet Kristen Flanagan, a Deli Manager at the Somerville Stop & Shop and member of UFCW 1445. Kristen shares her story from the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis.

07, Apr, 2020

The New Front-Line Coronavirus Workers: Grocery Clerks, Delivery Drivers

Much of the American workplace has shut down, sending millions of employees home to wait out the coronavirus pandemic.

27, Mar, 2020

Union Member Volunteer Brigade

Can You Help? The Greater Boston Labor Council is forming a Union Member Volunteer Brigade. In the wake of the COVID19 public health crisis, union and community members are coming together to help our neighbors in need.

25, Mar, 2020

Covid-19 Crisis Resource Guide for Union Members

We are in a rapidly-changing and very serious public health crisis. The Greater Boston Labor Council recognizes that union members and non-union workers across sectors are facing monumental levels of crisis in some of the most fundamental areas of our lives: health and safety r

18, Mar, 2020