Amalgamated Transit Union

Barrie Transit workers vote for strike action amid stalled contract talks Barrie Transit employees have voted in favour of strike action, citing stalled negotiations over wages, benefits, and working conditions.

Our Local 1775-Barrie, ON, members are united in their fight for a fair contract. #OurVoiceOurPower #canlab ⁦‪@OFLabour‬⁩ #UnionStrong barrie360.com/barrie-trans...

Our Union is always advocating for the rights of our members and riders to ensure safe, reliable, and robust public transit. #OurVoiceOurPower

Afterwards Costa met with Gonzalez, the Local’s Executive Board, and members to have a frank discussion on critical funding, safety, health, and labor issues impacting our members, NJ riders, and communities across the Garden State.

Yesterday, International President John Costa was in Union City, NJ, to visit our Local 820 with International Vice President Ray Greaves. Local President/Business Agent Pablo Gonzalez led Costa on a tour of the Local’s new offices.

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International President John Costa brought delegates to their feet at the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) Convention with a fiery speech of solidarity, strength, and unity! #OurVoiceOurPower
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Make sure your Thanksgiving celebration is Union-Made! #Thanksgiving #1u #UnionStrong

ATU Training and Education Admin. Russell Bateman, the interactive training featured constructive discussions and attendees sharing their experiences in dealing with their transit agencies on safety issues. International Vice President Jim Lindsay joined Costa on the training. #OurVoiceOurPower

We can’t stand silent. The health and safety of our members must be a priority for our agencies.”
Conducted by ATU Health & Safety Director Andrew Falotico, Health and Safety Coordinator Anna Byrd, and

I had to deal with asbestos on the subway and the agency refused to address this dangerous problem. I exposed it and they dealt with it,” Costa told attendees. “This critical training showed you how and why we must hold our transit agencies accountable to ensure these programs are improving safety.

These programs are then reviewed and approved by State Safety Oversight Agencies.
“I come from rail at New Jersey Transit and know firsthand the dangers and challenges facing our rail members on the job.

More than 40 Locals from across the U.S. attended this training to learn about this regulation requiring our Rail Transit agencies to establish programs to protect roadway workers from track level hazards.

Today, International President John Costa convened an important training on the FTA established Roadway Worker Protection regulation to protect our members who work on or around rail transit.

Bus drivers get big raises in new Island Transit contract | Whidbey News-Times The raises bring the salaries closer to those at similar transit agencies in the region.

A big contract win for our Local 1576 Island Transit members securing wages increases and other improvements. #OurVoiceOurPower
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Thank you to the OFL, ATU Canada President John Di Nino, IVPs Manny Sforza and Ken Wilson, and our entire ATU Ontario delegation for showing how strong, united, and ready to fight the ATU is. Solidarity forever!

Costa’s message was clear: When workers rise, communities rise, and when the labor movement rises, no one can stand in our way. Costa also concluded, while speaking truth to power to a standing ovation, “And if you want to tell the boss f@& you, join a union!”

President Costa celebrated the victories ATU members have won across Ontario, recognized the leadership of labor champions fighting on the front lines, and called for a united movement ready to take on employers and governments who put profits before people.

Thank you for showing what solidarity looks like. Thank you for proving, time and time again, that when workers stand up, we win.”

“You are the beating heart of this province,” said Costa. “You are the frontline defenders of fairness, dignity, and justice for every worker who wakes up to keep our communities moving, safe, educated, and cared for.

ATU International President John Costa brought powerful energy to the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) Convention. Speaking to hundreds of delegates from across the province, he delivered a passionate reminder of the strength of our movement and the power workers hold when we stand together.

Woman set on fire on Chicago transit train after man pours fluid on her and ignites it The woman is in critical condition after getting into an altercation on the "L" trains system with a man. A person of interest was taken into custody Tuesday.

This is a horrific act of violence on the CTA. Our riders and members deserve better protection on our public transit systems. Our hearts and prayers go out to the victim of this senseless attack and her family. #NotOneMore
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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

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.

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...

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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

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...

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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.

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

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.

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...

pulled the child out just moments before the car struck and destroyed the stroller on impact. Brother Prashar is a true hero. #ATUHero #canlab @MFLabour #UnionStrong

Brother Prashar reacted quickly to alert the father and ran into the road to stop traffic. A car approaching at full speed didn’t see the stroller. Without hesitation, Brother Parshar grabbed the baby, and