The ATU salutes our fallen members With the COVID-19 Delta variant continuing to spread, infections and deaths are rising across North America. This past week our Union lost more members bringing ourRead More…
The ATU applauds House passage of Infrastructure bill, holds zoom to discuss historic transit funding and critical worker safety measures
With historic funding to boost public transit, fix our nation’s crumbling infrastructure, and improve safety for workers and riders, the ATU applauds the passage of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs ActRead More…
CapMetro bus operators could receive up to a 30% increase in pay starting in 2022.
Austin Local reaches a tentative deal with strong wages increases for members bravely serving their communities throughout the pandemic. CapMetro bus operators could receive up to a 30% increase in pay startingRead More…
PUBLIC TRANSIT NEEDS EMERGENCY FUNDING NOW!
Most people don’t understand why transit is in crisis. Help raise awareness – watch this video – like and share. https://www.facebook.com/office.atucanada/videos/1279463425582634/ https://www.atucanada.ca/members-resources/emergency-federal-funding-0
GREYHOUND SHUT DOWN LEAVES MILLIONS WITHOUT TRANSIT…WHERE IS OUR GOVERNMENT?
Over 6 Million Canadians living in rural communities are left stranded without intercity transit that connects them to the rest of Canada and the US. – watch… Click on image to viewRead More…
Divisions concerned about city resolution to transfer school bus operations to school boards
Lethbridge School Division and Holy Spirit Catholic School Division have raised concerns related to the City of Lethbridge’s Fiscal and Operational Performance Review, and the recommendation to sever the collaborative relationship currentlyRead More…
Lethbridge Council Decision To Privatize School Bus Division A Bad Choice: Transit Union President
Lethbridge—The president of the Lethbridge transit union is sending a strong message to City Council over their decision to divest the city’s school bus division. “It’s harsh. They have decided to takeRead More…
Family “Celebration of Life” of International Secretary-Treasurer Oscar Owens to be held November 15, 2019
The family of ATU International Secretary-Treasurer Oscar Owens will be holding a “Celebration of Life” on Friday, November 15, 2019 in Oakland, California. The service will begin at 11:00 am at theRead More…
Metro Vancouver transit strike prompts cancellations as premier won’t intervene
VANCOUVER – Commuters in Metro Vancouver face more cancellations on Wednesday as talks remain stalled in an ongoing transit strike and Premier John Horgan says the province will not intervene. About 5,000Read More…