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.
Happy Thanksgiving from the ATU! #Thanksgiving
November 27, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Happy Thanksgiving from the ATU! #Thanksgiving
Another brutal attack on one of our members. We wish our Local 113-Toronto, ON, TTC member a quick recovery. It’s long overdue for our transit agencies to better protect our members and our riders. #NotOneMore #canlab #1u @OFLabour
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TTC employee allegedly stabbed at Dundas station, police say - Toronto | Globalnews.ca
Toronto police say they responded to reports of a stabbing at Dundas station, with the TTC confirming one of their employees was the victim.
globalnews.ca
November 26, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Another brutal attack on one of our members. We wish our Local 113-Toronto, ON, TTC member a quick recovery. It’s long overdue for our transit agencies to better protect our members and our riders. #NotOneMore #canlab #1u @OFLabour
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This is unacceptable. Our transit agencies and elected officials must improve safety on public transit for our members and the riding public. #NotOneMore
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Transit violence rising across Canada — in some cities by nearly 300% | CBC News
A joint investigation by CBC News and the Investigative Journalism Foundation has found that transit violence in some of Canada's biggest municipalities remains well above pre-pandemic levels, despite...
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November 26, 2025 at 8:22 PM
This is unacceptable. Our transit agencies and elected officials must improve safety on public transit for our members and the riding public. #NotOneMore
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Our Local 1015-Spokane, WA, recently kicked of their first joint Coach Operator Mentorship Program in partnership with Spokane Transit. The Local originally launched this as an ATU-only program.
November 26, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Our Local 1015-Spokane, WA, recently kicked of their first joint Coach Operator Mentorship Program in partnership with Spokane Transit. The Local originally launched this as an ATU-only program.
November 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
This past weekend in St. Louis, MO, more than 70 Local 788 Shop Stewards participated in ATU’s Shop Steward training program. This program aims to equip Shop Stewards with the skills and knowledge they need to effectively represent their fellow members and our Union.
November 24, 2025 at 7:05 PM
This past weekend in St. Louis, MO, more than 70 Local 788 Shop Stewards participated in ATU’s Shop Steward training program. This program aims to equip Shop Stewards with the skills and knowledge they need to effectively represent their fellow members and our Union.
Our Local 1775-Barrie, ON, members are united in their fight for a fair contract. #OurVoiceOurPower #canlab @OFLabour #UnionStrong barrie360.com/barrie-trans...
Barrie Transit workers vote for strike action amid stalled contract talks
Barrie Transit employees have voted in favour of strike action, citing stalled negotiations over wages, benefits, and working conditions.
barrie360.com
November 22, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Our Local 1775-Barrie, ON, members are united in their fight for a fair contract. #OurVoiceOurPower #canlab @OFLabour #UnionStrong barrie360.com/barrie-trans...
Yesterday, International President John Costa was in Union City, NJ, to visit our Local 820 with International Vice President Ray Greaves. Local President/Business Agent Pablo Gonzalez led Costa on a tour of the Local’s new offices.
November 22, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Yesterday, International President John Costa was in Union City, NJ, to visit our Local 820 with International Vice President Ray Greaves. Local President/Business Agent Pablo Gonzalez led Costa on a tour of the Local’s new offices.
International President John Costa brought delegates to their feet at the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) Convention with a fiery speech of solidarity, strength, and unity! #OurVoiceOurPower
@OFLabour
#canlab #UnionStrong #1u
@CanadianLabour
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@OFLabour
#canlab #UnionStrong #1u
@CanadianLabour
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLqb...
OFL John Costa speech
YouTube video by ATU International YouTube
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November 21, 2025 at 8:18 PM
International President John Costa brought delegates to their feet at the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) Convention with a fiery speech of solidarity, strength, and unity! #OurVoiceOurPower
@OFLabour
#canlab #UnionStrong #1u
@CanadianLabour
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLqb...
@OFLabour
#canlab #UnionStrong #1u
@CanadianLabour
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLqb...
November 21, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Today, International President John Costa convened an important training on the FTA established Roadway Worker Protection regulation to protect our members who work on or around rail transit.
November 20, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Today, International President John Costa convened an important training on the FTA established Roadway Worker Protection regulation to protect our members who work on or around rail transit.
A big contract win for our Local 1576 Island Transit members securing wages increases and other improvements. #OurVoiceOurPower
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Bus drivers get big raises in new Island Transit contract | Whidbey News-Times
The raises bring the salaries closer to those at similar transit agencies in the region.
www.whidbeynewstimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:44 PM
A big contract win for our Local 1576 Island Transit members securing wages increases and other improvements. #OurVoiceOurPower
www.whidbeynewstimes.com/news/bus-dri...
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ATU International President John Costa brought powerful energy to the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) Convention. Speaking to hundreds of delegates from across the province, he delivered a passionate reminder of the strength of our movement and the power workers hold when we stand together.
November 20, 2025 at 3:26 AM
ATU International President John Costa brought powerful energy to the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) Convention. Speaking to hundreds of delegates from across the province, he delivered a passionate reminder of the strength of our movement and the power workers hold when we stand together.
This is a horrific act of violence on the CTA. Our riders and members deserve better protection on our public transit systems. Our hearts and prayers go out to the victim of this senseless attack and her family. #NotOneMore
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Woman set on fire on Chicago transit train after man pours fluid on her and ignites it
The woman is in critical condition after getting into an altercation on the "L" trains system with a man. A person of interest was taken into custody Tuesday.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
This is a horrific act of violence on the CTA. Our riders and members deserve better protection on our public transit systems. Our hearts and prayers go out to the victim of this senseless attack and her family. #NotOneMore
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Holiday shopping season is already in full swing, check out the ATU Store for great gifts to show your ATU pride. Visit the ATU store at www.atustore.org
November 14, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Holiday shopping season is already in full swing, check out the ATU Store for great gifts to show your ATU pride. Visit the ATU store at www.atustore.org
An aggressive campaign by our Chicago Locals with allies helped secure this massive funding win. This is a roadmap for our Locals in states facing similar fiscal challenges for transit. #OurVoiceOurPower www.governing.com/transportati...
How Illinois Made a ‘Transformational' Investment in Transit
The Illinois legislature passed a bill with $1.5 billion to support transit in the Chicago area and statewide. It was in the works for years.
www.governing.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:57 AM
An aggressive campaign by our Chicago Locals with allies helped secure this massive funding win. This is a roadmap for our Locals in states facing similar fiscal challenges for transit. #OurVoiceOurPower www.governing.com/transportati...
November 13, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Our Local 1724-Vancouver, BC, has been pushing to bring HandyDart in-house since our successful strike. #OurVoiceOurPower vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/11/11/c...
Calls to bring HandyDART in-house
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim, along with Langley Township Mayor Eric Woodward, are advocating for HandyDART to be brought under government control
vancouver.citynews.ca
November 12, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Our Local 1724-Vancouver, BC, has been pushing to bring HandyDart in-house since our successful strike. #OurVoiceOurPower vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/11/11/c...
November 11, 2025 at 1:14 PM
November 10, 2025 at 2:33 PM
A big win for our Local 26-Detroit, MI, members in ratifying a strong new contract with pay increases and other improvements. #OurVoiceOurPower www.bridgedetroit.com/detroit-depa... via @bridgedet313
DDOT drivers would get pay raise in new contract
Additional performance incentives for attendance and safety give drivers the opportunity to take home more than their regional counterparts.
www.bridgedetroit.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:08 PM
A big win for our Local 26-Detroit, MI, members in ratifying a strong new contract with pay increases and other improvements. #OurVoiceOurPower www.bridgedetroit.com/detroit-depa... via @bridgedet313
With violence on Saskatoon buses continuing, our Local 615-Saskatoon, SK, pushes City for Transit Security officers. #NotOneMore www.ckom.com/2025/11/05/s...
Saskatoon councilors consider options for dedicated police transit officers
Darcy Pederson, president of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 615, said the measures taken to date are helping, but they're not enough. Violent incidents and fare evasion are still too common, he said.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:31 PM
With violence on Saskatoon buses continuing, our Local 615-Saskatoon, SK, pushes City for Transit Security officers. #NotOneMore www.ckom.com/2025/11/05/s...
We join our Local 1505-Winnipeg, MB, in recognizing Brother Ankit Prashar for his brave actions last November.
November 6, 2025 at 3:18 PM
We join our Local 1505-Winnipeg, MB, in recognizing Brother Ankit Prashar for his brave actions last November.
It was a strong election night for the ATU with big victories in Pennsylvania Supreme Court Retention election and California Prop 50 on Redistricting. #OurVoiceOurPower #1u #UnionStrong
November 5, 2025 at 9:31 PM
It was a strong election night for the ATU with big victories in Pennsylvania Supreme Court Retention election and California Prop 50 on Redistricting. #OurVoiceOurPower #1u #UnionStrong
The ATU looks forward to working with New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill to fight for transit workers, riders, and families across Garden State. #OurVoiceOurPower #1u #UnionStrong
November 5, 2025 at 2:58 AM
The ATU looks forward to working with New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill to fight for transit workers, riders, and families across Garden State. #OurVoiceOurPower #1u #UnionStrong