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Diversity at work
We represent a broad range of cultural, ethnic, and religious
backgrounds and therein lies one of our greatest challenges
- to respect the differences of our co-workers and contractors
while fulfilling our shared commitment of delivering safe
and efficient transportation to the riding public. We have
worked diligently to ensure that discrimination, harassment
and retaliation in the workplace will not be tolerated. As
such, the Authority issued several Equal Employment Opportunity
(EEO) policies that promote an inclusive, professional workplace.
The Department of Organizational Diversity/Civil Rights is
committed to monitoring the Authority's EEO policies to ensure
that they are applied in a fair and consistent manner.
Policy of Non-Discrimination
We are committed to zero tolerance for any behavior that
creates or contributes to a hostile work environment.
Anti-Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation
Policy
This policy represents an effort by the Authority to reinforce
its commitment to equal opportunity in employment for all
employees and applicants for employment of the MBTA. Implementation
of this policy is realized through maintaining a professional
work environment that incorporates equal employment opportunity
as an integral part of the Authority's daily operations. Accountability
is established throughout all levels of management for implementation
and enforcement of this policy, the ultimate responsibility
of which lies with the General Manager. Furthermore, this
policy elicits objective personnel decisions and significantly
reduces the likelihood of any employee or applicant being
subjected to discrimination, harassment or retaliation on
the basis of any of the protected characteristics. Finally,
procedures for filing complaints are outlined for any employee
who feels he/she has been a victim of discrimination, harassment
and/or retaliation.
Sexual Harassment Policy
The Sexual Harassment Policy defines sexual harassment, gives
examples of conduct that fits that definition, and describes
how the complaint procedure works.
Notice and MBTA Internal Complaint Procedure
The Internal Complaint procedure contains the Authority's
Notice to all MBTA Employees of their legal right and the
time requirement to file a complaint for alleged civil rights
violations with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination
(MCAD) and/or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
(EEOC). The Internal Complaint procedure includes the Authority's
statement of EEO policy and outlines employee rights and responsibilities,
including the heightened responsibilities and duties required
of supervisors and managers. Finally, this policy describes
the appropriate reporting procedure and process for informal,
formal, and reconsideration review proceedings. Copies of
the Authority's Notice and its revised Internal Complaint
Procedure accompany the annual, Authority-wide distribution
of MBTA EEO policies.
Civility Standard of the MBTA
In an effort to promote harmony in the workplace, all Authority
employees are expected to operate under a Civility Standard
of Behavior. This Civility Standard is a statement of values
of which to aspire, and is not intended as the basis for a
new cause of action. It does not provide for the filing of
complaints or initiation of investigation. We believe every
employee at the MBTA has a vital contribution to make to continue
our excellence in transportation. We support an environment
that values civility and supports our diverse workforce in
making those contributions in an atmosphere of dignity and
mutual respect. Our actions and our words are the keys to
that supportive environment. By working together, we can foster
an environment. By working together, we can foster an environment
in which we:
- Respect the dignity and worth of each other;
- Work together as a team;
- Appreciate each other's skills and ability;
- Exercise our rights without fear of retribution; and,
- Value differences and embrace inclusion.
Together, we make that environment a reality every day.
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