The jars shattered and the customer fled -- without the sandwich -- but the brine-covered employee managed to catch up with her and hold her until transit and local police arrived, according to the Massachusetts Bay Transit Police, who said they plan to file assault charges against her.
"Because of this strike, we have gained the support of many political allies in the city, in the state, " Michael Cordiello, president of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1181, said on a conference call to members.
In recent years, SILO deals have provided huge tax breaks to corporations while putting quick cash in the hands of various tax-exempt organizations, including local governments and localtransit organizations.