District Court, D. Massachusetts May 31, 2012, Civil Action No. 11-10232-JLT (Andrews v. Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority)

MEMORANDUM

TAURO, District Judge.

I. Introduction

Plaintiff was employed by Defendant Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (“MBTA”) and was a member of Defendant Boston Carmen’s Union, Division 589 (“Union”). On May 20, 2009, Defendant MBTA filled out a notice of separation form stating that Plaintiff resigned. Plaintiff filed suit for, inter alia, violations of the Mass. Gen. Laws ch.