Keolis Commuter Services (Keolis), the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s (MBTA) operations and maintenance partner for the Commuter Rail, announced Oct. 31 that it has reached a tentative agreement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) union representing electricians.
The agreement, pending ratification by union members, will be retroactive to July 1, 2023, when the contract first became amendable. Keolis has now reached updated agreements with all 14 Commuter Rail unions, representing more than 2,000 members of the Commuter Rail workforce.
Among other provisions, the five-year agreement includes paid sick leave, annual wage increases, unmatched health benefits, enhancements to the bereavement and vacation policy, and one additional paid holiday.
“The Commuter rail is a great place to build a career, with competitive wages, and some of best benefits you can find,” said Keolis CEO and General Manager John Killeen. “I want to thank our partners at all 14 unions for their hard work. We are proud of these agreements and the quality of life that they continue to guarantee for our workforce.”
