We applaud the introduction of the bipartisan Safe and Affordable Transit Act that includes $50 million a year for transit agencies for security officers and safety upgrades to help better protect our members and riders. #NotOneMore pasadenanow.com/main/friedma...

We continue our celebration of Black History Month honoring Local 1756-Arcadia, CA, President/Business Agent Lorence Bradford. #BlackHistoryMonth

Shout out to our ATU members in the Bay Area who will be providing transportation for fans to and from the Super Bowl, parties, and others events this weekend.

Local 966-Thunder Bay, ON, blames agency for poor working conditions and safety concerns for shortage of bus operators. #OurVoiceOurPower #canlab #1u #UnionStrong @OFLabour www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Our ATU Local 1225-San Francisco, CA, and Monterey-Salinas Transit Mentors in Motion (MIM) program continues to set the standard for how mentorships can support and uplift new operators entering the transit industry.

Happy Transit Equity Day #TransitEquityDay

Our Local 1249 in Springfield, IL, launched the state’s first ATU-exclusive mentorship program for transit operators. This ATU-driven initiative pairs our experienced members with newly hired operators and those in need of additional support through a structured peer-to-peer mentoring model.

Today, Int. President John Costa convened two of our largest zoom trainings ever with more 325 Local leaders attending Executive Board Trainings to learn about the duties and responsibilities of Executive Boards. Int. Exec. Vice President Yvette Trujillo & IST Ken Kirk also addressed the trainings.

Our Local 1005 Rochester Public Transit members are united in their fight for a fair and just contract. #OurVoiceOurPower #1u #UnionStrong www.kaaltv.com?post_type=fuel

February is Black History Month and the ATU is recognizing our rock star ATU members who have made a difference in their Locals and our Union. Our first honoree is Karen Miller, President/Business Agent of Local 1700. #BlackHistoryMonth #1u #canlab

This week leaders from ATU Locals 279, 946, 966, 1320, 1557, 1767, and 1760 from Ontario and Quebec met in Markham, ON, for an Advanced Arbitration Training to sharpen their skills and learn best practices for preparing grievances and handling arbitrations.

@ATUlocal113-Toronto, ON, slams Metrolinx for lack of transparency on delayed opening of Eglinton Crosstown LRT #canlab @OFLabour #UnionStrong youtu.be/n6z6b76BLX4?...

Our Local 1546-Baton Rouge, LA, has been sounding the alarm on the corrupt leadership at CATS for the past six years. Time for change. #OurVoiceOurPower #1u www.wbrz.com/news/amalgam...

Our ATU members at Local 627-Cincinnati, OH, and across North America have been keeping their communities safely moving throughout the historic snow, ice storms, and freezing temperatures. Thank you for your commitment and dedication. #OurVoiceOurPower

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Please stay safe as the powerful winter storms from Texas to the Northeast are leaving millions stranded and without power with  subfreezing temperatures expected over the next few days. www.cnn.com/weather/live...

The Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) stands in solidarity with our members at Local 1005, and all other workers and people in Minnesota, who participated in the ‘Day for Truth & Freedom’ against the ICE operations in Minneapolis.

With an historic storm with ice and snow forecasted across much of the U.S., the ATU has “Cold Weather Safety” tips to offer advice to help protect yourself on the job this winter. #coldweather

A surprise visit by International President John Costa to congratulate Local 689-Washington, DC, member Maurice Yarber for his Emmy award winning Channel 9 news story, watch story @ bit.ly/689-Yarber-E... #1u #canlab #UnionStrong youtu.be/mM374iIPIvI

On a bitter cold day in our nation’s capital, International President John Costa led our Local 689-Washington, DC, President/Business Agent Raymond Jackson and his team on a tour of the ATU’s future headquarters at 21 Dupont Circle in downtown Washington, DC.

Amidst continuing violence on Thunder Bay Transit buses, our Local 966-Thunder Bay, ON, calls for better safety for our members and riders. #NotOneMore #1u #canlab www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Day two of the ATU Northwest Conference in Phoenix was all about building stronger connections. International President Costa joined members from across the U.S. and Canada to continue the conversations that move our union forward.

International President John Costa was proud to join members on day one of the ATU Northwest Conference in Phoenix, Arizona. Locals from across the U.S. and Canada came together, showing once again that when transit workers unite, our strength knows no borders.

King County Safety Task Force a critical first step, but safety remains a major concern for our Local 587-Seattle, WA, members. #NotOneMore www.dailyuw.com/article/one-...

Congratulations to our Connecticut Locals 281-New Haven, 443-Stamford, and 425-Hartford on their hard-fought tentative agreement. #OurVoiceOurPower

International President John Costa visited Local 726 in Staten Island today to meet with President/Business Agent Danny Cassella and the Local 726 Executive Board.

The ATU mourns the passing of Claudette Colvin who helped sparked the civil rights movement by refusing to give up her seat on a Montgomery, AL bus months before Rosa Parks did the same. We honor her legacy of courage by continuing to fight for justice & equality for all www.cnn.com/2026/01/13/u...

Calgary Transit needs to do more to better protect our Local 583-Calgary, AB, members and our riders. #NotOneMore #canlab #1u #ABFedLabour www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Day Two of the ATU New England Joint Conference was all about the members. Locals from across New England took the floor to give reports, share what’s happening on the ground, and talk honestly about the fights they’re in, from contract battles to safety issues to organizing and growth.

This weekend, International President John Costa was proud to join Local leaders from across New England and the Northeast at the New England Joint Conference (NEJC) meeting in Mystic, Connecticut,

This weekend, International President John Costa was proud to join Local leaders from across New England and the Northeast at the New England Joint Conference (NEJC) meeting in Mystic, Connecticut,

ATU Local 618-Providence, RI, and the Save RIPTA campaign report rips RIPTA service cuts for negative impact on riders, workers, and the community. #SaveRIPTA

Our Local 1756-Arcadia, CA, members working for Southland Transit marched on their boss to demand fair treatment and wage parity. They sent a loud and clear message to management displaying their petition banner that the ATU will not back down! #OurVoiceOurPower

Our Local 279-Ottawa, ON, slams fare increases and calls on government to boost funding for transit. #OurVoiceOurPower #1u #canlab www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Help ATU members impacted by the historic storms and floods that impacted Washington State & British Columbia late last year. We have learned that our members and families in the area have had their homes and property destroyed. When a crisis hits, ATU members do what they do every day of the job.

Happy Orthodox Christmas to all who celebrate. #OrthodoxChristmas

Tonight, ATU International President John Costa was honored to swear in the newly elected officers of ATU Local 241 in Chicago. This ceremony is a powerful reminder that union democracy matters, and our strength comes from members having a voice in choosing their leaders.

Today International President John Costa paid a surprise visit to Local 241-Chicago, IL, as they prepare for their upcoming swearing-in ceremony. The unexpected visit was a powerful reminder that ATU leadership at every level stands shoulder to shoulder with our Locals on the front lines.

We welcome these new members to our ATU family. These Road Supervisors, Dispatchers, Reservationists, Schedulers, Parts Clerks, and Payroll Clerks at MV Port St Lucie recently joined our Local 1577-West Palm Beach, FL.

The ATU is leading the way with our mentorship programs. In Detroit, MI, our Local 26 recently launched mentorships for QLINE rail operators and DDOT bus operators to support our operators to succeed on the job.

#happynewyears2026 #1u #canlab

Congratulations to Local 689 and our members on reaching a new contract with Battle’s and successfully ending their strike!

Happy Kwanzaa to all who celebrate. #kwanzaa

#merrychristmas #1u #canlab #UnionStrong

#HappyHolidays #SolidarityForever

#HappyHolidays #1u #canlab #UnionStrong

What a special day for our Local 1091 in Austin, Texas! Int. President John Costa made a surprise visit to the Local 1091 holiday party & a celebration of the retirement of longtime Financial Secretary Lawrence C. Prosser. Costa also had the honor of swearing in the Local’s newly elected officers.

The room was filled with holiday spirit and ATU pride as International President John Costa attended the New Jersey State Council Annual Holiday Christmas Luncheon today in Bayonne, NJ.