ATU Local 689
@atulocal689.bsky.social
Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 689 represents more than 15,000 active and retired transit workers throughout DC, Northern Virginia, and Southern Maryland.
www.atulocal689.org
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Earlier today Battle's/RHG workers overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike if necessary to win a fair contract. Workers demonstrated their resolve and that they will not back down from this fight!
November 11, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Earlier today Battle's/RHG workers overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike if necessary to win a fair contract. Workers demonstrated their resolve and that they will not back down from this fight!
For our final endorsement of the 2025 cycle, Local 689 is ecstatic to endorse @frankieforgreenbelt.org ! Frankie has been a true ally for labor, as a longtime organizer and Union staffer, and a strong supporter for world-class public transit.
Greenbelt family: vote for Frankie Fritz this Tuesday!
Greenbelt family: vote for Frankie Fritz this Tuesday!
October 31, 2025 at 4:03 PM
For our final endorsement of the 2025 cycle, Local 689 is ecstatic to endorse @frankieforgreenbelt.org ! Frankie has been a true ally for labor, as a longtime organizer and Union staffer, and a strong supporter for world-class public transit.
Greenbelt family: vote for Frankie Fritz this Tuesday!
Greenbelt family: vote for Frankie Fritz this Tuesday!
Congratulations to 689 Members at Fastran, who yesterday ratified a strong Union contract!
September 10, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Congratulations to 689 Members at Fastran, who yesterday ratified a strong Union contract!
This Saturday, Local 689 is proud to join friends & allies from across the DMV to stand up and say “We are all DC!” We will not abide our coworkers, labor siblings, or our riders being harassed, surveilled, or kidnapped. The militarization of DC must end.
See you at Malcolm X Park! WeAreAllDC.com
See you at Malcolm X Park! WeAreAllDC.com
September 3, 2025 at 10:14 PM
This Saturday, Local 689 is proud to join friends & allies from across the DMV to stand up and say “We are all DC!” We will not abide our coworkers, labor siblings, or our riders being harassed, surveilled, or kidnapped. The militarization of DC must end.
See you at Malcolm X Park! WeAreAllDC.com
See you at Malcolm X Park! WeAreAllDC.com
This past weekend, Local 689 held its Annual Fish Fry and Car Show! Check out pictures and video clips from the fun, fantastic event! photos.app.goo.gl/YubA3MKcoC85...
August 22, 2025 at 2:13 PM
This past weekend, Local 689 held its Annual Fish Fry and Car Show! Check out pictures and video clips from the fun, fantastic event! photos.app.goo.gl/YubA3MKcoC85...
Congratulations to Local 689 members at the Metro Access Call Center for ratifying a strong Union contract!
August 8, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Congratulations to Local 689 members at the Metro Access Call Center for ratifying a strong Union contract!
BREAKING: the results are in and MetroAccess workers operating under WeDriveU have voted with an overwhelming 97% majority to ratify a transformative master contract! 🗳️Ⓜ️🚑
July 29, 2025 at 9:52 PM
BREAKING: the results are in and MetroAccess workers operating under WeDriveU have voted with an overwhelming 97% majority to ratify a transformative master contract! 🗳️Ⓜ️🚑
Virginia voters living in the 11th Congressional District (Parts of Fairfax and Prince Williams counties) - there is a primary election day tomorrow! We've endorsed Stella who will fight for public transit and unions in Congress.
June 27, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Virginia voters living in the 11th Congressional District (Parts of Fairfax and Prince Williams counties) - there is a primary election day tomorrow! We've endorsed Stella who will fight for public transit and unions in Congress.
UPDATE: We have now moved into the building for the @wmata.com Board of Directors meeting. Without an empty seat in the house and filling overflow, transit workers have come in droves to stand up and speak out!
June 26, 2025 at 2:48 PM
UPDATE: We have now moved into the building for the @wmata.com Board of Directors meeting. Without an empty seat in the house and filling overflow, transit workers have come in droves to stand up and speak out!
🚨 Happening NOW 🚨 Even in the scorching heat, Local 689 members are undeterred from standing up to @wmata.com and @wmatagm.bsky.social’s plans to remove Station Managers and Operators from our rail system. Join us now to demand a safe MetroRail for all!
June 26, 2025 at 2:06 PM
🚨 Happening NOW 🚨 Even in the scorching heat, Local 689 members are undeterred from standing up to @wmata.com and @wmatagm.bsky.social’s plans to remove Station Managers and Operators from our rail system. Join us now to demand a safe MetroRail for all!
Transit workers are proud to support Stella who will be a true champion for working families and Unions in Congress!
June 24, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Transit workers are proud to support Stella who will be a true champion for working families and Unions in Congress!
Local 689 was incredibly proud to march with our siblings across the @atucomms.bsky.social and ATU Women’s Caucus today in NOLA for Juneteenth. Today and every day, we rededicate ourselves to freedom, fighting to right the wrongs of racial injustice in our country and empower Black workers!
June 20, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Local 689 was incredibly proud to march with our siblings across the @atucomms.bsky.social and ATU Women’s Caucus today in NOLA for Juneteenth. Today and every day, we rededicate ourselves to freedom, fighting to right the wrongs of racial injustice in our country and empower Black workers!
Metro's plan to start phasing out station manager presence and future goal of removing operators from cabs in trains will make the system more unsafe for riders and workers. That's why we will be at outside the June WMATA Board meeting. Join us: actionnetwork.org/events/stop-...
June 4, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Metro's plan to start phasing out station manager presence and future goal of removing operators from cabs in trains will make the system more unsafe for riders and workers. That's why we will be at outside the June WMATA Board meeting. Join us: actionnetwork.org/events/stop-...
At Local 689, we are committed to empowering all of our members and riders across the DMV. That means securing social and economic justice for ALL, including our queer and LGBTQIA+ family. Happy Pride!
June 1, 2025 at 10:16 PM
At Local 689, we are committed to empowering all of our members and riders across the DMV. That means securing social and economic justice for ALL, including our queer and LGBTQIA+ family. Happy Pride!
Today we are urgently asking all riders, workers, and concerned neighbors around the DMV to call the @wmata.com Board at 202-962-1901 and tell them NO to unmanned stations and trains. Less staff to handle more people with no plan for workers isn’t just disappointing. It’s reckless.
May 28, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Today we are urgently asking all riders, workers, and concerned neighbors around the DMV to call the @wmata.com Board at 202-962-1901 and tell them NO to unmanned stations and trains. Less staff to handle more people with no plan for workers isn’t just disappointing. It’s reckless.
Tonight at NoVA Labor, we are proud to be receiving an award for outstanding political activism. We know that we move this region, and when we come together, we can move its politics. Here are just some highlights of an amazing year fighting for transit and working people:
May 16, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Tonight at NoVA Labor, we are proud to be receiving an award for outstanding political activism. We know that we move this region, and when we come together, we can move its politics. Here are just some highlights of an amazing year fighting for transit and working people:
Today, on May Day, we said it loud and clear: workers move this country. Whether it be our @dcfoodworkers.bsky.social brothers and sisters fighting for their Union, our federal and municipal workers, or our own Martz members— workers who fight, win. Solidarity forever!
May 2, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Today, on May Day, we said it loud and clear: workers move this country. Whether it be our @dcfoodworkers.bsky.social brothers and sisters fighting for their Union, our federal and municipal workers, or our own Martz members— workers who fight, win. Solidarity forever!
For President Jackson, the membership of ATU 689 comes first. President Jackson was thrilled and surprised to have been officially commended by MD Gov Wes Moore for his dedication and never ending fight for our union's members!
May 1, 2025 at 3:40 PM
For President Jackson, the membership of ATU 689 comes first. President Jackson was thrilled and surprised to have been officially commended by MD Gov Wes Moore for his dedication and never ending fight for our union's members!
🚨📢After a powerful 6 days on the line, ATU 689 members at Martz Gold Line have won our strike! 🚨
April 30, 2025 at 7:37 PM
🚨📢After a powerful 6 days on the line, ATU 689 members at Martz Gold Line have won our strike! 🚨
Martz insists that the parties have reached an impasse. That is simply not true! The Union has been negotiating in good faith but not the company. You can't declare impasse when you have failed to bargain fairly. #ATU689FairContracts
April 25, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Martz insists that the parties have reached an impasse. That is simply not true! The Union has been negotiating in good faith but not the company. You can't declare impasse when you have failed to bargain fairly. #ATU689FairContracts
For added context, we have negotiated and continue to negotiate in good faith. However, the offers provided thus far have been unacceptable. Read our full post below:
April 21, 2025 at 4:55 PM
For added context, we have negotiated and continue to negotiate in good faith. However, the offers provided thus far have been unacceptable. Read our full post below:
Our members at Martz Bus deserve dignity. Martz has provided wage offers far below the rest of the region and is trying to impose an alternative “charter rate” wage structure to keep them low. It’s time to tell management that enough is enough. Visit tinyurl.com/martzgoldline
April 21, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Our members at Martz Bus deserve dignity. Martz has provided wage offers far below the rest of the region and is trying to impose an alternative “charter rate” wage structure to keep them low. It’s time to tell management that enough is enough. Visit tinyurl.com/martzgoldline
ATU 689 was proud to have joined our NoVa Labor family yesterday in support of Don Beyer! Congressman Beyer is steadfast in his support for labor rights and working people! We're thrilled to have him as a champion in Congress!
April 11, 2025 at 3:18 PM
ATU 689 was proud to have joined our NoVa Labor family yesterday in support of Don Beyer! Congressman Beyer is steadfast in his support for labor rights and working people! We're thrilled to have him as a champion in Congress!
As March draws to an end, Local 689 is highlighting Sarah Owens, who was both the first female and the first female African-American to be a bus operator for D.C. Transit.
March 28, 2025 at 5:42 PM
As March draws to an end, Local 689 is highlighting Sarah Owens, who was both the first female and the first female African-American to be a bus operator for D.C. Transit.
