Car Equipment Mourns CTA Shaheed Shabazz, 66

A well-liked Union Brother, Shaheed Shabazz, passed away on June 1 in the hospital of complications due to pneumonia after spinal surgery. He was 66 years old. Brother Shabazz was a Car Cleaner (CTA) at the Jerome Maintenance Shop in the Bronx and had more than 30 years of service, beginning his career with NYCT in September of 1988. A long-time co-worker, Derek Hayes, had this to say about his friend: "I worked with him for more than ten years. He was one of hardest and best workers in there. He took care of the 4 Train on the overnigh shift. He was a good person to be around, to laugh and joke with, and he was a respectful guy, friendly with everyone."

CED Vice President Shirley Martin also expressed her condolences to Brother Shabazz's friends and family. He leaves a daughter and a grand-child, as well as his former wife, to mourn.