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.
Holiday shopping season is already in full swing, check out the ATU Store for great gifts to show your ATU pride. Visit the ATU store at www.atustore.org
November 14, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Holiday shopping season is already in full swing, check out the ATU Store for great gifts to show your ATU pride. Visit the ATU store at www.atustore.org
An aggressive campaign by our Chicago Locals with allies helped secure this massive funding win. This is a roadmap for our Locals in states facing similar fiscal challenges for transit. #OurVoiceOurPower www.governing.com/transportati...
How Illinois Made a ‘Transformational' Investment in Transit
The Illinois legislature passed a bill with $1.5 billion to support transit in the Chicago area and statewide. It was in the works for years.
www.governing.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:57 AM
An aggressive campaign by our Chicago Locals with allies helped secure this massive funding win. This is a roadmap for our Locals in states facing similar fiscal challenges for transit. #OurVoiceOurPower www.governing.com/transportati...
November 13, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Our Local 1724-Vancouver, BC, has been pushing to bring HandyDart in-house since our successful strike. #OurVoiceOurPower vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/11/11/c...
Calls to bring HandyDART in-house
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim, along with Langley Township Mayor Eric Woodward, are advocating for HandyDART to be brought under government control
vancouver.citynews.ca
November 12, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Our Local 1724-Vancouver, BC, has been pushing to bring HandyDart in-house since our successful strike. #OurVoiceOurPower vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/11/11/c...
November 11, 2025 at 1:14 PM
November 10, 2025 at 2:33 PM
A big win for our Local 26-Detroit, MI, members in ratifying a strong new contract with pay increases and other improvements. #OurVoiceOurPower www.bridgedetroit.com/detroit-depa... via @bridgedet313
DDOT drivers would get pay raise in new contract
Additional performance incentives for attendance and safety give drivers the opportunity to take home more than their regional counterparts.
www.bridgedetroit.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:08 PM
A big win for our Local 26-Detroit, MI, members in ratifying a strong new contract with pay increases and other improvements. #OurVoiceOurPower www.bridgedetroit.com/detroit-depa... via @bridgedet313
With violence on Saskatoon buses continuing, our Local 615-Saskatoon, SK, pushes City for Transit Security officers. #NotOneMore www.ckom.com/2025/11/05/s...
Saskatoon councilors consider options for dedicated police transit officers
Darcy Pederson, president of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 615, said the measures taken to date are helping, but they're not enough. Violent incidents and fare evasion are still too common, he said.
www.ckom.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:31 PM
With violence on Saskatoon buses continuing, our Local 615-Saskatoon, SK, pushes City for Transit Security officers. #NotOneMore www.ckom.com/2025/11/05/s...
We join our Local 1505-Winnipeg, MB, in recognizing Brother Ankit Prashar for his brave actions last November.
November 6, 2025 at 3:18 PM
We join our Local 1505-Winnipeg, MB, in recognizing Brother Ankit Prashar for his brave actions last November.
It was a strong election night for the ATU with big victories in Pennsylvania Supreme Court Retention election and California Prop 50 on Redistricting. #OurVoiceOurPower #1u #UnionStrong
November 5, 2025 at 9:31 PM
It was a strong election night for the ATU with big victories in Pennsylvania Supreme Court Retention election and California Prop 50 on Redistricting. #OurVoiceOurPower #1u #UnionStrong
The ATU looks forward to working with New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill to fight for transit workers, riders, and families across Garden State. #OurVoiceOurPower #1u #UnionStrong
November 5, 2025 at 2:58 AM
The ATU looks forward to working with New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill to fight for transit workers, riders, and families across Garden State. #OurVoiceOurPower #1u #UnionStrong
Our International President John Costa voted in today’s U.S. off-year elections in New Jersey. Elections matter, if you have an election in your state, please do your civic duty and vote. #OurVoiceOurPower #election2025 #UnionStrong #1u
November 4, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Our International President John Costa voted in today’s U.S. off-year elections in New Jersey. Elections matter, if you have an election in your state, please do your civic duty and vote. #OurVoiceOurPower #election2025 #UnionStrong #1u
November 4, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Today in Staten Island, NY, International President John Costa broke bread at the famous Joe and Pat’s Pizza for a meeting with Local 1181-New York, NY, and Local 726-Staten Island, NY, to discuss the ongoing issues concerning NYC School Bus company contracts.
November 3, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Today in Staten Island, NY, International President John Costa broke bread at the famous Joe and Pat’s Pizza for a meeting with Local 1181-New York, NY, and Local 726-Staten Island, NY, to discuss the ongoing issues concerning NYC School Bus company contracts.
November 3, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Congratulations to our Illinois Locals on their big victory for our members, riders, and community. #OurVoiceOurPower
October 31, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Congratulations to our Illinois Locals on their big victory for our members, riders, and community. #OurVoiceOurPower
Wishing all our ATU members and their families a safe and Happy Halloween! #happyhalloween #1u
October 31, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Wishing all our ATU members and their families a safe and Happy Halloween! #happyhalloween #1u
It’s time to reinstate the Employee Protection Provision (EPP) to ensure our experienced Local 1181-New York, NY, school bus workers have job security and fair wages to do the important job of safely transporting students each day.
www.laborpress.org/the-critical...
www.laborpress.org/the-critical...
The Critical Role of School Bus Drivers and Matrons – LaborPress
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October 30, 2025 at 2:18 PM
It’s time to reinstate the Employee Protection Provision (EPP) to ensure our experienced Local 1181-New York, NY, school bus workers have job security and fair wages to do the important job of safely transporting students each day.
www.laborpress.org/the-critical...
www.laborpress.org/the-critical...
Today, we celebrated two incredible members of our ATU family - Tracy Holland of our Accounting Department and ATU Government Affairs Director Jeff Rosenberg - who have given more than 25 years of their lives to this great Union.
October 29, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Today, we celebrated two incredible members of our ATU family - Tracy Holland of our Accounting Department and ATU Government Affairs Director Jeff Rosenberg - who have given more than 25 years of their lives to this great Union.
Another brutal attack on one of our Local 1505-Winnipeg, MB, members, time for our transit agencies to better protect for our members and riders. #NotOneMore
www.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/art...
www.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/art...
Transit union calls for increased safety after driver attacked in Winnipeg
The union representing Transit bus drivers in Winnipeg says more needs to be done to prevent violent incidents on buses after a driver was attacked by a passenger Monday afternoon.
www.ctvnews.ca
October 29, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Another brutal attack on one of our Local 1505-Winnipeg, MB, members, time for our transit agencies to better protect for our members and riders. #NotOneMore
www.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/art...
www.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/art...
Today, International President John Costa met for an AI Roundtable Briefing hosted by Microsoft, the AFL-CIO Tech Institute, and the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO.
October 28, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Today, International President John Costa met for an AI Roundtable Briefing hosted by Microsoft, the AFL-CIO Tech Institute, and the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO.
A great day for the ATU as nearly 200 golfers, supporters, and guests came out for the 39th Annual ATU MS Golf Tournament, one of the largest ever. ATU Locals, sponsors, and guests raised funds for the ATU Multiple Sclerosis Research Fund to support ongoing research to help end MS.
October 28, 2025 at 11:30 AM
A great day for the ATU as nearly 200 golfers, supporters, and guests came out for the 39th Annual ATU MS Golf Tournament, one of the largest ever. ATU Locals, sponsors, and guests raised funds for the ATU Multiple Sclerosis Research Fund to support ongoing research to help end MS.
Our Local 192-Oakland, CA, and AC Transit held a recent graduation ceremony for their latest Heavy Duty Bus Mechanic Apprentices and Mechanic Helpers. This is what labor–management partnerships can achieve when we work together.
October 27, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Our Local 192-Oakland, CA, and AC Transit held a recent graduation ceremony for their latest Heavy Duty Bus Mechanic Apprentices and Mechanic Helpers. This is what labor–management partnerships can achieve when we work together.
October 27, 2025 at 12:58 PM
We are beyond proud to celebrate ATU International Executive Vice President Yvette Trujillo, honored by the Latinas First Foundation as a 2025 Trailblazer!
Yvette’s journey is a testament to corazón, fuerza, y comunidad, the heart, strength, and unity that define our heritage.
Yvette’s journey is a testament to corazón, fuerza, y comunidad, the heart, strength, and unity that define our heritage.
October 25, 2025 at 12:31 PM
We are beyond proud to celebrate ATU International Executive Vice President Yvette Trujillo, honored by the Latinas First Foundation as a 2025 Trailblazer!
Yvette’s journey is a testament to corazón, fuerza, y comunidad, the heart, strength, and unity that define our heritage.
Yvette’s journey is a testament to corazón, fuerza, y comunidad, the heart, strength, and unity that define our heritage.