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MBTA head Phillip Eng, also interim transportation secretary, is facing backlash after allegedly pulling an employee’s hair at a 2024 team dinner—claiming it was a joke about his own baldness gone wrong. He’s apologized, said it was a moment of poor judgment, and pledged to reflect and uphold professionalism. The employee reported the incident to HR and legal teams but didn’t file a formal complaint. While Eng emphasizes his commitment to respectful leadership, the incident has sparked broader questions about workplace conduct at the top. The MBTA hasn’t issued an official statement beyond Eng’s apology, and the story, first reported by Contrarian Boston, is now a major talking point.

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