Our Union has been a leader in developing transit workforce development programs to train our members with the skills and knowledge to have successful careers in public transit and this bill will help us continue that important work,” said International President John Costa.
“We commend Representative Wilson and the other 19 Members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for introducing the Transit Workforce Development Act. wilson.house.gov/media/press-...
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Safety needs to come first at Halifax Transit needs for the sake of our Local 508 members and riders. #NotOneMore saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Our Local 685-Brantford, ON, members have had enough with disrespect by Brantford Transit. They are gearing up for a unity campaign to get the fair and just contract they deserve. #OurVoiceOurPower
The ATU wishes our Sikh and Hindu members and all who celebrate a Happy Vaisakhi. #vaisakhi
Joining Costa at the conference were Int. Financial Secretary-Treasurer Ken Kirk & Int. Vice Presidents Anthony Garland, Ray Greaves, Steve MacDougall, Amanda Sawyer-Turner, Jacques Chapman, and Mark Henry, as well as the NE Conference executive board, including Conference Chair Tommy Mason.
Today, we proved that when ATU calls, our elected leaders answer. That’s power, and we’re going to use it.”
This is what it looks like when labor and our elected leaders stand together.
"These are leaders who show up,” said Costa. “When transit workers need allies in the fight for safe buses, funded systems, & good contracts, they are there. Our members are on the front lines every day, fighting budget cuts, fighting automation, & fighting for the right to do their jobs safely.
ATU Int. President John Costa is in Pittsburgh for the First Annual ATU Northeast Conference, joined by some of the most powerful elected leaders in the region: Lt. Governor Austin Davis, Congresswoman Summer Lee, Congressman Chris Deluzio, & Pennsylvania State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta.
The ATU wishes our Orthodox members and all those who celebrate a Happy Orthodox Easter! #orthodoxeaster2026
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More than 200,000 transit workers are counting on us to be in the room. We are, and we always will be.
"That's why I'm here, speaking with Chair Martin, joining the Labor Caucus, and building relationships with leaders who understand that a strong Democratic Party has to be a party that stands with workers. Working people are not a constituency group at election time. We’re the backbone of America."
Costa also joined the Labor Caucus and key meetings across the conference to make clear that a Democratic Party worth fighting for must put workers first.
"Transit workers don't get the luxury of sitting on the sidelines," said Costa.
Costa, a Super Delegate from his home state of New Jersey, joined DNC Chair Ken Martin, New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno, the first Latina and second woman to ever lead this city, and many other leaders from across our nation.
International President John Costa is at the Democratic National Committee Spring Meeting doing what he does best: showing up, building power, and making sure the ATU and working people are part of every conversation that matters.
Local 128-Asheville, NC, calls rehiring of poor-performing RATP Dev bad for riders, workers, and the community. www.bpr.org/politics-gov...
Local 256-Sacramento, CA, applauds hiring of more transit safety ambassadors to improve safety but calls for better pay to address high turnover rate. #1u #UnionStrong www.sacbee.com/news/local/a...
Welcome to the newest members of our ATU family at Local 26-Detroit, MI. #OurVoiceOurPower #1u #UnionStrong www.freep.com/story/news/l... via @freep
Our Union has been raising the alarm on the high cost and perils of microtransit.
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Kudos to our ATU Local 1360-Topeka, KS, for helping families in need with their annual food drive.
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Happy Easter to our members and all who celebrate. #Easter2026
We are saddened to hear about a Metro DC bus accident that injured a Local 689-Washington, DC, bus operator and three others. We hope for a quick recovery for our member and those hurt.
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Chag Sameach to our members, their families, and all who celebrate Passover! #pesach
ATU staff to map out a strategic campaign to organize new members across the state. #OurVoiceOurPower
. “We have a strong history in the state and will be mobilizing to show what ATU power looks like in Virginia.”
Joining Costa on the zoom along with our Virginia Locals were International Vice Presidents Anthony Garland and Amanda Sawyer-Turner and
