Amalgamated Transit Union

Metro safety watchdog calls for expedited work to install new radio communication system - WTOP News A Washington Metrorail Safety Commission study has found key deficiencies remain in Metro’s radio communication system, despite earlier plans for its improvement.

Local 689-Washington, DC, slams #WMATA for failing to fix essential radio communications necessary for worker safety. #NotOneMore #1u wtop.com/dc-transit/2...

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Calgary police arrest 3 youths after bus driver robbed at knifepoint - Calgary | Globalnews.ca An 11-year-old boy and two teen girls were arrested Tuesday after a bus driver was robbed at knifepoint and $200 worth of liquor was stolen from a liquor store.

Our members deserve better protections in vehicles and at transit centers. #NotOneMore #canlab globalnews.ca/news/1131182...

WeDriveU Workers Near Unanimously Vote To Ratify Contract Win — ATU Local 689 The new contract merges all three WeDriveU MetroAccess properties under a single contract and comes after workers voted nearly unanimously to authorize a possible strike. This past weekend, MetroAcc...

Congratulations to our Local 689 WeDriveU MetroAccess workers for securing a strong contract. #ATUStrongerTogether #1u #UnionStrong www.atulocal689.org/press/wedriv...

RIPTA releases list of proposed bus route cuts to plug budget gap. What to know. Rhode Island's bus system wants to make changes affecting 58 routes and raise fares to plug a $17.6 million budget hole.

Local 618-Providence, RI, joins with riders to call on Governor McKee to find funding to stave off sweeping transit cuts for sake of our communities. #ATUStrongerTogether #1u www.providencejournal.com/story/news/l...

along with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, Congressman Morgan McGarvey, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg, attended this powerful day of leadership and advocacy. This is the kind of energy, solidarity we need to build power & fight for the labor movement and working families across our Commonwealth.

The ATU was in the house for Kentucky’s first-ever Women’s Union Summit this weekend. International Vice President Natalie Cruz and Amanda Sawyer-Turner, Local 1447-Louisville, KY, President/Business Agent Lillian Brents, and Local 697-Toldeo, OH, President/Business Agent Carly Allen,

We are deeply saddened to hear about the accident of a Greyhound bus in South Carolina that injured a dozen including one of Local 1700 coach operators. Our thoughts and prayers are with our Local 1700 members, the victims and their families. www.foxcarolina.com/2025/07/25/g...

RIPTA Service Cuts Are Coming. But Few Know What They’ll Be Rhode Island’s bus agency has already scheduled public hearings on service changes. It just hasn’t outlined what the proposed changes are yet

Our Local 618-Providence, RI, is pushing back on proposed service cuts and potential layoffs of our members. #ATUStrongerTogether #1u www.ripbs.org/transportati...

Our Local 107-Hamilton, ON, is appalled by this hiring at DART and demands an investigation immediately. #canlab bayobserver.ca/atu-calling-...

With a heat dome pushing extreme temperatures across much of U.S. this week. please use these tips to stay safe on the job. #HeatSafety #1u #canlab #UnionStrong

Milwaukee bus driver attacked amid union fight for increased security A rider attacked a Milwaukee County Transit System bus driver as the union demands better security measures.

One of our Local 998-Milwaukee, WI, brothers was brutally attacked as our Local pushes for better safety for our members in their ongoing contract talks. #NotOneMore

Also, if you haven't already registered for the Convention, you must do so at www.atu.org/convention/6....
Please email convention@atu.org if you have any questions!

The ATU guest room rate in our Convention room block at the Hilton Midtown is $269 plus applicable taxes per night for lodging accommodations starting Saturday, August 16, night through Friday, August 22, night.

Please reserve your hotel room at the Hilton Midtown in one of the two following ways:
1. Call the Hilton Midtown hotel at 1-800-445-8667 and use the group code ATU25
2. You may also book your hotel using the following link: book.passkey.com/go/ATU25Atte...

ATU Attendees of the International's 61st Convention,
Need more overnight hotel rooms?
Good news! The ATU's room block at the Midtown Hilton is still open and has been extended for the next 24 hours for you to book your hotel room! You must book by Wednesday, July 23, NOON ET.

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MKE bus drivers reject contract amid potential strike, budget deficit Milwaukee bus drivers have rejected a proposed contract with the county transit system, calling for better pay and security measures.

Our Local 998-Milwaukee, WI, members have rejected the MCTS contact offer, Local plans to reach out to agency to continue negotiations. #ATUStrongerTogether www.wisn.com/article/mke-...

70-year-old Fairfax Connector driver violently attacked during morning commute Crime Solvers is offering a $3,000 reward for information; it's the largest reward the organization has offered in recent years.

Another senseless attack, our Local 689 Fairfax Connector members and all transit workers deserve to feel safe on the job. #NotOneMore www.wusa9.com/article/news...

MCTS bus drivers, mechanics to vote on contract offer Milwaukee County Transit System bus drivers and mechanics approved a strike. Negotiations continued, and they will vote on a contract offer Friday.

Good news in Milwaukee, WI, as our Local 998-Milwaukee, WI, reached a tentative deal, members to vote on deal soon. #ATUStrongerTogether www.yahoo.com/news/mcts-bu... via @@YahooNews

Joining Costa were the building architect and project manager to discuss ongoing renovations. ATU’s new headquarters will serve as a hub for our Union’s programs and administrative functions, providing state-of-the-art resources to effectively serve our Locals and members. #ATUStrongerTogether

“This is the next chapter in the ATU’s long and proud history,” said Costa. “This building is not just our new headquarters. It’s a symbol of our more than 200,000 hardworking members across North America.”

International President John Costa was in Washington, DC, to visit and tour the future headquarters of the ATU, located at 21 Dupont Circle across the street from a WMATA Red Line Metro stop.

Thank you, Brother Arroyo, for speaking truth to power and educating our elected officials on the real lives of transit workers. #1u #UnionStrong #canlab

Arroyo was joined by esteemed Congress members, including Rob Menendez (NJ), Rick Larson (WA), Nellie Pou (NJ), Chuy Garcia (IL), Ted Lieu (CA), Luz Rivas (CA), Darren Soto (FL), and Salud Carbajal (CA).

everywhere else. There is no shortage of stories I could share with you where our members face abuse, violence, and harassment on NJ Transit- sometimes so severely that they stop coming into work- all while just trying to keep our system moving.”

“I want to share what my members go through on the job every day, as they are just trying to earn a living,” said Arroyo. “Public transit is a lifeline in the Latino community, where many people don’t have a car and rely on the bus to get to the grocery store, the doctor, and

Today, Local 822-Patterson, NJ, President Geraldo “Jerry” Arroyo gave a powerful testimony in front of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus during a roundtable at the United States Capitol.