Local 689 is thrilled to support these candidates who are champions for working families and public transit in DC!

ATU Local 689 is thrilled to endorse Will Jawando for MoCo Executive. Will is a true fighter for working families and the type of public servant we need as County Executive!

ATU Local 689 is thrilled to support Robert White for DC Delegate to Congress. Robert has been a fighter for working families and transit workers on DC Council. He's ready to continue his fight in Congress!

Photo of Aparna in front of a crowd, with Greater Greater Washington's logo that says "The Washington DC region is great and it can be greater", and a banner that reads "Endorses Aparna!"

Making it easier and more affordable to live in DC means building more housing; strengthening tenant protections; improving transit, bike, and pedestrian infrastructure, and revitalizing public spaces. 🏠🚌⛲

I'm THRILLED to be the #1 choice of @ggwash.org to do all that.

ATU Local 689 is thrilled to endorse Wanika Fisher for Prince George's County State's Attorney. Wanika has stood with the Union and has fought for us when we needed her. Wanika is the fighter we need as State's Attorney!

Local 689 is thrilled to endorse Wala Blegay for Congress! A daughter of a 689 member, Wala is a champion for working families everyday as a pro-worker labor attorney. She's the type of public servant we need in Congress.

Made our way downtown for one last ride on the DC Street Car. We are grateful to our city's transit workers from @atulocal689.bsky.social & streetcar passengers for 10 incredible years of service. We'll miss you!

Photo of a crowd of ATU members and community members standing outside the Wilson Building for a rally for Circulator workers

Today is Transit Employee Appreciation Day. 🚌🚍🚊

I have long stood with transit workers and I will always fight alongside workers for safety, respect, and dignified pay.

So many of us rely on transit workers, and they deserve our appreciation today and every day. @atulocal689.bsky.social

The TCA is a generational bill that will help to refocus Maryland's approach to major transportation projects and the environment. One chamber passed, one to go!

A new lawsuit claims D.C. is withholding money meant to help laid-off Circulator bus drivers The city's transit workers' union alleges D.C. officials have pocketed $1.6 million generated from the sale of Circulator buses following the service's cancellation, rather than following a law direct...

New: DC is illegally sitting on $1.6 million meant to help laid off Circulator bus drivers, according to a new lawsuit.

@atulocal689.bsky.social is trying to force the city to comply with a law ordering DC to use the proceeds of Circulator bus sales to help ex-employees:
wamu.org/story/26/03/...

“He understands that building a fair economy means empowering working people and investing in key public goods, like transit. We’re incredibly proud to endorse his campaign for Congress and to call him a friend.”

“There are few voices stronger for working people in Virginia than Dan Helmer. He doesn’t just talk a big game - he has consistently delivered by standing with workers, creating world-class transit, and expanding opportunity across the Commonwealth,” explained President Raymond Jackson.

For our very first endorsement in the 2026 Congressional elections, we are beyond excited to announce our support for @helmerva.bsky.social

Local 689 stands in lockstep with @fairbudgetdc.bsky.social Together, we're fighting to ensure that DC residents get what they deserve - a racially just and equitable budget. #WeGotUsDC

Next week, Local 689 will join hundreds of our fellow Union members to rally in support of workers at Annapolis. We hope to see you there!

Proud to share that we have been endorsed by @atulocal689.bsky.social - our second union endorsement. I’ll always support the labor movement, in VA and across the country

📢 689 and allies! 📢

Due to the weather forecast, we are deciding to postpone our Monday Maryland Lobby Day. Wednesday is still planned to go forward.

Meet on Wednesday at 7 School St, in Annapolis! Have questions? Email us today at info@atulocal689.org.

Rev. Jesse Jackson, a civil rights icon, dies at 84 “Our father was a servant leader — not only to our family, but to the oppressed, the voiceless, and the overlooked around the world,” the Jackson family said in a statement Tuesday.

A friend of the ATU, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr., was a champion of labor unions and a strong advocate for affordable public transit for all. From marching alongside Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to founding the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, www.nbcnews.com/news/obituar...

Attn all Transit Fans and Local 689! Join us for the Transit Social tomorrow at Atlas Brew Works to celebrate this year's #TranspoBINGO!

Last week, Transit Operations Supervisors and Field Supervisors won a NLRB stipulated agreement election to join ATU Local 689. Congratulations and welcome to the fold!

Today’s vote was a huge step in the right direction. We thank Councilmember @brianneknadeau.bsky.social for putting forward this vital piece of legislation to help transit workers stay in the city they love and serve!

WMATA metrobus with driver seated.

Today Council will vote on my bill to ensure that @wmata.com has the staff it needs to keep our city running. The bill encourages residency and homeownership in DC by giving transit workers the same home down payment assistance DC government employees get. lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/...

Monday was the first day back to work for workers after they ratified a contract over the weekend. Congratulations Battle’s/RHG workers!

Huge congratulations to @atulocal689.bsky.social members! Holding the line through the holidays and coming out with a strong agreement is no small feat. This is worker power in action and a well-earned victory.

Local 689 wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Yesterday, DASH workers overwhelmingly approved a 1-year extension of their current contract. The ratified agreement included a strong wage increase, improvements to working conditions, and well positions the Union for the next round of negotiations. #ATU689FairContracts

Battle's / RHG Strike Day 19. Local 689 members will keep on fighting until workers get the fair contract that they deserve!

Workers are the backbone of DC, and they are powering our movement!

I'm honored to have the support of @atulocal689.bsky.social, @32bjseiu.bsky.social, @ufcw400.org, UNITE HERE Local 23, and UNITE HERE Local 25 — labor unions representing 53,000+ workers.

🚨 After 1 full week on strike, we are REOPENING our strike fund for donations! 🚨

It’s time for Battles and RHG to finally pay workers a fair contract and bargain in good faith.

Help us stay out as long as we need to WIN this strike: actionnetwork.org/fundraising/do…

Day 5 of the Battle's/RHG strike started off cold and windy, but that didn't deter us! We're standing up and fighting for a better contract! Workers are ready to be on the strike line as long as it takes.