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

An MBTA Green Line train leaving Science Park Station en route to Lechmere. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

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.

Cognoscenti

Oct 30, 2020