Mike Vartabedian
Cognoscenti contributor
Mike Vartabedian is the Assistant Directing Business Representative of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), District 15. The machinists' union represents thousands of members across the state, as well the mechanics of the MBTA.
Recently published
Don't Gut The MBTA During The Pandemic. Front-Line Workers Need It
Those of us who rely on public transit now are most likely essential workers -- from grocery store employees to health care providers -- write Mike Vartabedian and Olivia Nichols.