Under International President John Costa, our Union is setting the standard for workforce development programs in the transit industry #ATUWorkforceDevelopment #1u #canlab #OurVoiceOurPower

But the excitement from our members, the level of participation, and the energy of participants ultimately brought the agency to the table. Our mentors play a critical role in guiding our new coach operators to prepare for the challenges they will face on the job.

It was a valuable weekend of learning for our Local 788 Shop Stewards, and we thank all those who attended this important training. Together, we will keep fighting for fair wages, safer working conditions, and the dignity all workers deserve. #OurVoiceOurPower #1u #UnionStrong
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Featuring hands-on exercises, attendees learned their legal rights, bargaining tactics, grievance procedures and handling, and other duties of the job.

Conducted by ATU International staff, the interactive training focused on the important role of Shop Stewards within their Local and discussed leadership, organization, and communication.

International Executive Vice-President Yvette Trujillo addressed the training along with International Vice President Jacques Chapman.

Our Union is always advocating for the rights of our members and riders to ensure safe, reliable, and robust public transit. #OurVoiceOurPower

Afterwards Costa met with Gonzalez, the Local’s Executive Board, and members to have a frank discussion on critical funding, safety, health, and labor issues impacting our members, NJ riders, and communities across the Garden State.

ATU Training and Education Admin. Russell Bateman, the interactive training featured constructive discussions and attendees sharing their experiences in dealing with their transit agencies on safety issues. International Vice President Jim Lindsay joined Costa on the training. #OurVoiceOurPower

We can’t stand silent. The health and safety of our members must be a priority for our agencies.”
Conducted by ATU Health & Safety Director Andrew Falotico, Health and Safety Coordinator Anna Byrd, and

I had to deal with asbestos on the subway and the agency refused to address this dangerous problem. I exposed it and they dealt with it,” Costa told attendees. “This critical training showed you how and why we must hold our transit agencies accountable to ensure these programs are improving safety.

These programs are then reviewed and approved by State Safety Oversight Agencies.
“I come from rail at New Jersey Transit and know firsthand the dangers and challenges facing our rail members on the job.

More than 40 Locals from across the U.S. attended this training to learn about this regulation requiring our Rail Transit agencies to establish programs to protect roadway workers from track level hazards.