Pa. transit funding bill gets House’s final approval as budget divide deepens HARRISBURG — The Democratic-controlled Pennsylvania House on Monday gave final approval to a transit and transportation funding bill that reflected...

We call on the Pennsylvania State Senate to pass this bill to keep transit running across the Keystone state. #ATUStrongerTogether www.post-gazette.com/news/politic...

RPT employees bring claims of harassment, discrimination against supervisors Rochester Public Transit drivers and dispatchers are sounding the alarm over shocking allegations of misconduct by their supervisors.

This treatment of our Local 1005 Rochester Public Transit members is unacceptable. #ATUStrongerTogether

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We are saddened to learn of a Local 1309-San Diego, CA, Brother passing away from a medical emergency on the job. We send our condolences to the family and our members at Local 1309. #ATUStrongerTogether fox5sandiego.com/news/local-n...

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...

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...

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-...

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

CATS union says buses are unsafe for workers, the latest conflict in Baton Rouge agency The Baton Rouge bus union says the agency has allowed a "systemic failure" of safety.

Local 1546-Baton Rouge, LA, slams CATS for “systemic failure" of safety. #ATUStrongerTogether www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/... via @theadvocatebr

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MCTS drivers vote to authorize strike as bus system struggles with projected deficit Members of the Amalgamated Transit Union 998, representing Milwaukee County Transit System drivers, voted 98% in favor of authorizing a strike.

We stand with our Local 998-Milwaukee, WI, members in their fight for a fair and just contract. #ATUStrongerTogether www.jsonline.com/story/news/l...

Local 587-Seattle, WA, and King County Metro continue the work of the King County Regional Transit Safety Task Force to create a safer, more efficient, more reliable transit system for our members and riders. #ATUStrongerTogether

MCTS drivers union to vote this week on authorizing a strike MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The union representing bus drivers for the Milwaukee County Transit System will hold a vote Wednesday on whether to authorize a strike. Bruce Freeman, president of the Amalgamate...

Our frustrated Local 998-Milwaukee, WI, members to hold strike vote as negotiations stall. #ATUStrongerTogether

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Our Local 1164-Knoxville, TN. Members are united in demanding a fair and just contract the recognizes their essential role in the community. #ATUStrongerTogether www.wate.com/news/knox-co...

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Our Local 689-Washington, DC, calls WMATA plans to remove Station managers and fully automate Metro trains dangerous and unsafe. #ATUStrongerTogether

Our Union continues to set the standard for workforce development programs in the transit industry with Local 580-Syracuse, NY, and CENTRO launching the first coach operator mentor program in the state of New York. #ATUStrongerTogether

HandyDART's future in question; riders and workers demand public control Metro Vancouver's HandyDART, a transit service for 30,000 seniors and people with disabilities, faces uncertainty as its delivery model is reviewed.

Local 1724-Vancouver, BC, and riders call for end to outsourcing HandyDART paratransit service. #ATUStrongerTogether

Rochester transit workers demand action over unpaid wages Transit workers rally at Rochester City Hall, demanding overdue pay and fair treatment.

Our Local 1005 Rochester Public Transit workers call on City Council to demand Transdev address our members concerns. #ATUStrongerTogether #1u www.kimt.com/news/local/r...

Transit leaders warn of job, service cuts as Illinois budget fails to address RTA funding shortfall Mass transit and union leaders are warning about jobs and service cuts after Illinois lawmakers passed a budget that does not address $770 million budget shortfall for the RTA.

Our Illinois Locals waged an aggressive campaign to secure transit funding, but state legislators abandoned their riders and communities. We will continue the fight save public transit across Illinois. #ATUStrongerTogether #1u abc7chicago.com/post/illinoi...

Union calls for ‘serious, honest’ review of Ottawa’s transit system The union representing OC Transpo drivers is calling on the City of Ottawa to conduct a “serious, honest review” of the transit system, warning the system is “spiralling deeper into dysfunction.”

Our Local 279-Ottawa, ON, calls on OC Transport to address “spiralling deeper dysfunction” of the transit system. #ATUStrongerTogether

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‘Save money … or save lives': Transit union concerned about future of Metro The union representing most of Metro’s workers say Metro is taking steps that could pose safety risks to both workers and passengers. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports.

Local 689-Washington, DC, blasts WMATA for full automation of Metro trains, says safety will be jeopardized. #ATUStrongerTogether www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/t...

Op-Ed: Public transit can’t wait; Illinois must act by May 31

Int. President Costa joins with AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond, Iron Workers President Fred Dean, and UNITE-HERE Local 1 to call on Illinois state legislators to fund public transit. #ATUStrongerTogether #PublicTransit

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RPT staffing shortages continue; how Med City passengers are being affected 20 to 30 trips. That's the maximum number of routes that have been missed by Rochester Public Transit according to RPT dispatchers, as the transit system continues to deal with staff shortages.

Our Local 1005-Minneapolis, MN, calls on Rochester Public Transit to address the toxic work environment to stop bus operators from leaving the agency. #ATUStrongerTogether #1u www.kaaltv.com/news/rpt-sta...

Time for Transdev to get back to the table to give our Local 1338-Dallas, TX, DART paratransit members the contract they deserve. #ATUStrongerTogether #1u #UnionStrong @DARTAlerts

VP Legal Affairs Michael O’Friel, and Director of Labor & Employee Relations Timothy Ryan.

It was very productive with each side agreeing to continue meeting to ensure that workers’ voices are heard. #ATUStrongerTogether

At least 21 killed, dozens injured as suspected tornadoes hit Missouri and Kentucky Roofs peeled off buildings and trees and utility lines were toppled. The fire chief says at least 20 square blocks of St. Louis was damaged.

The ATU sends our thoughts and prayers for our members & all those impacted by the deadly and powerful storms and tornadoes in Missouri & Kentucky killing at least 21 destroying homes & property, and knocking out power. #ATUStrongerTogether #1u www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...

Going 'backward'? Concerned transit operators press UTA for workplace changes A group of Utah Transit Authority bus and train operators spoke out about changing workplace conditions, asking executives for changes as they near a new bargaining agreement.

Our Local 382-Salt Lake City, UT, members push for better hours, working conditions, and safety at the Utah Transit Authority Board meeting. #ATUStrongerTogether #1u #UnionStrong #SaltLakeCity ksl.com/article/5131... via
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Congratulations to our Local 1573-Brampton, ON, members on reaching this strong tentative agreement. #ATUStrongerTogether #canlab #1u @OFLabour

ATU Pennsylvania Locals to State Legislators: Time to Fund Public Transit. #ATUStrongerTogether #1u #UnionStrong #PublicTransit youtu.be/hwyAqxIBzh4