Amalgamated Transit Union
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Founded in 1892, the ATU works to promote transit issues and fights for the interests of its over 200,000 hard-working members in the U.S. and Canada.
The ATU is leading the way with our mentorship programs. In Detroit, MI, our Local 26 recently launched mentorships for QLINE rail operators and DDOT bus operators to support our operators to succeed on the job.
January 2, 2026 at 5:12 PM
The ATU is leading the way with our mentorship programs. In Detroit, MI, our Local 26 recently launched mentorships for QLINE rail operators and DDOT bus operators to support our operators to succeed on the job.
January 1, 2026 at 5:06 AM
Congratulations to Local 689 and our members on reaching a new contract with Battle’s and successfully ending their strike!
December 27, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Congratulations to Local 689 and our members on reaching a new contract with Battle’s and successfully ending their strike!
December 25, 2025 at 2:07 AM
December 23, 2025 at 6:15 PM
December 21, 2025 at 12:01 PM
What a special day for our Local 1091 in Austin, Texas! Int. President John Costa made a surprise visit to the Local 1091 holiday party & a celebration of the retirement of longtime Financial Secretary Lawrence C. Prosser. Costa also had the honor of swearing in the Local’s newly elected officers.
December 20, 2025 at 2:48 PM
What a special day for our Local 1091 in Austin, Texas! Int. President John Costa made a surprise visit to the Local 1091 holiday party & a celebration of the retirement of longtime Financial Secretary Lawrence C. Prosser. Costa also had the honor of swearing in the Local’s newly elected officers.
The room was filled with holiday spirit and ATU pride as International President John Costa attended the New Jersey State Council Annual Holiday Christmas Luncheon today in Bayonne, NJ.
December 19, 2025 at 12:13 AM
The room was filled with holiday spirit and ATU pride as International President John Costa attended the New Jersey State Council Annual Holiday Christmas Luncheon today in Bayonne, NJ.
December 18, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Today, International President John Costa, held the final two zoom meetings of the ATU Joint Industry Councils with the MV Transportation JIC and the Student Transportation JIC with IEVP Yvette Trujillo and IST Ken Kirk.
December 18, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Today, International President John Costa, held the final two zoom meetings of the ATU Joint Industry Councils with the MV Transportation JIC and the Student Transportation JIC with IEVP Yvette Trujillo and IST Ken Kirk.
Our Union and Locals across Illinois played a key role in this huge win for public transit across the state. #OurVoiceOurPower www.wjol.com/illinois-est...
Illinois Establishes Northern Illinois Transit Authority - 1340 WJOL
Illinois takes historic step to bolster reliability, expand access, and strengthen safety across world-class transportation system. Governor...
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December 17, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Our Union and Locals across Illinois played a key role in this huge win for public transit across the state. #OurVoiceOurPower www.wjol.com/illinois-est...
Under Int. President John Costa, our Union has played a vital role in training, recruiting, and advancing the careers of the transit workforce. Costa’s Local 819-Newark, NJ, is leading the way in the Garden State with the launch of their Mentors Moving NJ Transit ...
December 16, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Under Int. President John Costa, our Union has played a vital role in training, recruiting, and advancing the careers of the transit workforce. Costa’s Local 819-Newark, NJ, is leading the way in the Garden State with the launch of their Mentors Moving NJ Transit ...
Congratulations to our Local 1039-Lansing, MI, members on securing a strong new contract that recognizes the essential role they play in their community. #OurVoiceOurPower #1u #canlab @MIAFLCIO www.cata.org/About/News/c...
CATA and ATU Local 1039 Finalize Three-Year Labor Agreement
At the Dec. 10 Special Board Meeting, the Board unanimously approved the ratification and execution of the three-year Labor Agreement between the Capital Area Transportation Authority and Amalgamated ...
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December 15, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Congratulations to our Local 1039-Lansing, MI, members on securing a strong new contract that recognizes the essential role they play in their community. #OurVoiceOurPower #1u #canlab @MIAFLCIO www.cata.org/About/News/c...
ATU International President John Costa was in Tampa this weekend to engage with delegates at the ATU Florida State Conference Board Meeting.
December 13, 2025 at 7:46 PM
ATU International President John Costa was in Tampa this weekend to engage with delegates at the ATU Florida State Conference Board Meeting.
Our Union is always fighting for the safety of our members and riders. ATU-backed Bus Operator Safety & Security Act will improve security for our members by requiring new federally funded buses to have protective barriers around operator workstations.
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ATU Applauds the Introduction of the U.S. Bipartisan Bus Operator Safety and Security Act
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December 12, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Our Union is always fighting for the safety of our members and riders. ATU-backed Bus Operator Safety & Security Act will improve security for our members by requiring new federally funded buses to have protective barriers around operator workstations.
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Our Local 689 Battle'smembers are standing strong and united on the 7th day of their strike. You can support them by contributing to the ATU 689 Battle's Strike Fund at bit.ly/689-BattlesS... or clicking the QR code below. #OurVoiceOurPower
December 11, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Our Local 689 Battle'smembers are standing strong and united on the 7th day of their strike. You can support them by contributing to the ATU 689 Battle's Strike Fund at bit.ly/689-BattlesS... or clicking the QR code below. #OurVoiceOurPower
Our Local 1241-Lancaster, PA, joins rally to demand lawmakers to boost transit funding for our riders, workers, and communities. #FundTransit lancasteronline.com/news/local/r...
Red Rose Transit may look at service cuts if state funding doesn't increase in 2026
For Jennifer Eaton’s blind and vision-impaired clients at VisionCorps in downtown Lancaster, Red Rose Transit is key to the independence that the nonprofit seeks to provide.
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December 10, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Our Local 1241-Lancaster, PA, joins rally to demand lawmakers to boost transit funding for our riders, workers, and communities. #FundTransit lancasteronline.com/news/local/r...
On the 6th day of their strike, our Local 689 Battle’s workers are standing strong and united on their picket line!. #HoldtheLine
December 9, 2025 at 4:51 PM
On the 6th day of their strike, our Local 689 Battle’s workers are standing strong and united on their picket line!. #HoldtheLine
Happy Birthday to our rockstar leader, ATU International President John Costa! Please take a look back with us at the past banner year in the video below.
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December 8, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Happy Birthday to our rockstar leader, ATU International President John Costa! Please take a look back with us at the past banner year in the video below.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YEu...
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To close out a very productive week in Washington, DC, International President John Costa was on Capitol Hill to meet with House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA).
December 5, 2025 at 9:52 PM
To close out a very productive week in Washington, DC, International President John Costa was on Capitol Hill to meet with House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA).
Congratulations to ATU New Jersey State Chairman Orlando Riley, who has been appointed to serve on New Jersey Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill’s Advisory Task Force, a group formed to help shape policy and guide the Governor-Elect’s transition team.
December 5, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Congratulations to ATU New Jersey State Chairman Orlando Riley, who has been appointed to serve on New Jersey Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill’s Advisory Task Force, a group formed to help shape policy and guide the Governor-Elect’s transition team.
More from the first day of the Local 689 Battle’s Transportation/RHG Group strike as International President John Costa fired up our members in their fight for a fair contract! Joining Costa on the picket line were IEVP Yvette Trujillo, IST Ken Kirk, and International Vice President Anthony Garland.
December 4, 2025 at 11:42 PM
More from the first day of the Local 689 Battle’s Transportation/RHG Group strike as International President John Costa fired up our members in their fight for a fair contract! Joining Costa on the picket line were IEVP Yvette Trujillo, IST Ken Kirk, and International Vice President Anthony Garland.
"Hold the Line” echoed across Landover, MD, as International President John Costa fired up our Local 689 Battle’s Transportation/RHG Group on the first day of their strike in their fight for a fair contract. #HoldTheLine @ATULocal689 #1u #UnionStrong
December 4, 2025 at 7:25 PM
"Hold the Line” echoed across Landover, MD, as International President John Costa fired up our Local 689 Battle’s Transportation/RHG Group on the first day of their strike in their fight for a fair contract. #HoldTheLine @ATULocal689 #1u #UnionStrong