Amalgamated Transit Union
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Founded in 1892, the ATU works to promote transit issues and fights for the interests of its over 200,000 hard-working members in the U.S. and Canada.
International President John Costa accepted the City & State Labor Power 100 recognition tonight, and turned the spotlight right back on the members.
Congratulations to ATU’s newest International Vice President Brent Payne. #OurVoiceOurPower #1u #canlab #UnionStrong
Our Local 1320-Peterborough, ON, has reached an historic tentative agreement that recognizes the critical role our members play in their community. #OurVoiceOurPower www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/news/transit... via @ptboexaminer
Transit workers reach tentative agreement with City of Peterborough
‘Historic’ deal reached on Thursday night.
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This Labor Day, we honor the strength and solidarity of our ATU members and all workers. #laborday #OurVoiceOurPower #1u #canlab
We join Rep. Jamie Raskin in honoring our Local 689-Washington, DC, member Derrick Nabors as a Labor Day Weekend Local Hero. Thank you, Derrick, for all you do for our Union and your community. #OurVoiceOurPower @ATULocal689 @RepRaskin youtu.be/jeO9b0Y03gY?...
Local Hero Video Series: Week 323 Feat. Derrick Nabors
YouTube video by Rep. Jamie Raskin
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Congratulations to our Local 1548 Vineyard Transit Authority members for standing united to secure a strong tentative agreement. #OurVoiceOurPower #UnionStrong www.mvtimes.com/2026/09/03/t...
Tentative agreement reached in VTA negotiations - MV Times
A contract agreement has been reached for local bus drivers. Now, the drivers will need to vote on whether the contract passes muster. Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1548, the union that represents ...
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Kudos to Rep. Chris Deluzio & Rep. Summer Lee for advocating for federal funding to boost & expand public transit in Pittsburgh. This investment is good for our Local 85-Pittsburgh, PA, members, our riders, & the community. #ourvoiceourpower #1u www.wtae.com/article/pitt...
PRT to receive nearly $83 million in federal funding for new "T" cars
Pittsburgh Regional Transit is getting more than $80 million in federal funds to help replace its 30-year-old light rail vehicles.
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We salute Local 279-Ottawa, ON, P/BA Noah Vineberg for fighting for a cure for cancer with his fundraising campaign for the Ottawa Hospital. He has been training for a Fight for the Cure boxing match on Oct. 3 in Ottawa. Best of luck Noah! #fightforcure fightforthecure.crowdchange.co/team/noahvin...
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Why I’m Fighting: On October 3rd, I’ll be stepping into the ring for Fight for the Cure — an opportunity I’m proud to take on and one I don’t take lightly.I’m part of an incredible group of...
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It’s time to pay these essential Local 1724 Hospital Transfers members a living wage and fix the safety problems before someone gets hurt. #OurVoiceOurPower #1u #UnionStrong www.pentictonherald.ca/spare_news/a... via @pentictonherald
Hospital Transfer Drivers Threaten to Strike for Higher Wages
When Wilson Molina starts up his hospital transfer bus Monday morning, he doesn’t know what to expect. The air conditioning might not work, he says. The heaters could be broken.
pentictonherald.ca
Congratulations International President John Costa for being named to City & State’s 2026 Labor Power 100! Read more @ bit.ly/IP-Costa-Cit... #citystateny #OurVoiceOurPower
Mission accomplished! More than 40 ATU Local Presidents/Business Agents and Financial Secretaries from across the U.S. and Canada came together for ATU’s innovative New Officer training in Washington, D.C. this week.
Solidarity from the New Officer Training in Washington, DC! #1u #canlab #UnionStrong
Welcome to Washington, DC, to our Union’s newest Local officers! An educated union leader is a powerful leader, that’s why International President John Costa spoke to attendees about his career and experience as a new officer and
Local 757-Portland, OR, criticizes TriMet for abandoning riders and workers, blames management for poor decisions. #OurVoiceOurPower www.opb.org/article/2026...
TriMet to enact sweeping service cuts amid a massive budget shortfall
Surging costs and stagnating ridership have forced Oregon’s largest transit agency to shrink some of its rail and bus services.
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Enough is enough, time for Winnipeg Transit to better protect our members. #NotOneMore winnipeg.citynews.ca/2026/08/20/u...
Union calls for action after 3 Winnipeg Transit employees assaulted this month
The union representing Winnipeg Transit workers says the recent attacks on its employees are unacceptable. Winnipeg police say a bus driver was allegedly bitten, and a transit supervisor was punched i...
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More than 90 golfers from New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Washington, DC, hit the course for the New Jersey State Council's annual golf outing, and International President John Costa was proud to be right there with them, raising funds for transit workers.
Growing apprenticeships means growing opportunity for transit workers. International President John Costa joined a labor-management meeting at our Local 1091 Union Hall in Austin to talk about the Apprenticeship Building America (ABA) grant,
At today's DNC Labor Committee panel, International President John Costa, a DNC Super Delegate, stood with Local 1091 President/Business Agent Brent Payne to talk about Austin, where more than 75 percent of CapMetro transit workers can't afford to live in the city they serve.
Thank you to our hero Local 1499-Muncie, IN, members for helping to transport families impacted by these devastating floods to shelters and the Red Cross. Please stay safe with more storms in the forecast. #ATUheroes #1u #canlab snwrks.co/3516ak6
Evacuations underway in Muncie as flooding worsens, White River expected to reach major flood stage
Heavy rainfall and flash flooding have prompted evacuations in southeast Muncie, with emergency crews assisting residents as the White River continues to rise and more rain is expected Thursday.
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@ATULocal689 - Washington, DC, calls on Metro to reverse the fare quoting policy for the safety of our members and riders. #OurVoiceOurPower #1u #canlab #UnionStrong www.fox5dc.com/news/metro-u...
Metro union says new policy puts bus drivers at risk
Metro bus drivers say a new policy that requires them to quote fares to non-paying riders is putting their safety at risk, according to the union representing the operators.
fox5dc.com
International President John Costa stopped by Local 1091's Union Hall in Austin to celebrate a big win for CapMetro transit workers.
Our Local 1208 JTRAN members will not back down until they get a fair and just contract they deserve. Show your solidarity by giving them a shout out in comments below. #OurVoiceOurPower #1u #UnionStrong #AFLCIO www.wapt.com/article/jack...
JTRAN workers stay on picket line in Jackson as talks stall over wages and working conditions
The JTRAN workers' strike in Jackson persists with union leaders and MV Transportation divided on wages and working conditions, while bus services remain operational.
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It's Back to School time, make sure you buy your students Union-Made school supplies and lunch box items. #backtoschool #1u #canlab #UnionStrong
Our Local 1091 CapMetro stood united in solidarity to win this new deal. #1u #UnionStrong www.kxan.com/news/local/a...
CapMetro workers reach agreement with subcontractor, avoid strike, union says
CapMetro transit workers have reached a tentative agreement with French-owned subcontractor Keolis, averting a strike after months of contract talks.
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