Local 892

ATU International News Feed

Essential workers in Houston relied on public transit during the pandemic, a new report says
Public transit is essential to keep communities moving and their economies running. — Oct 8
Study: Rural Areas Need Safe, Sustainable Transportation Now
More than ever before, rural communities need policies that make it easier for residents to drive less, a new report argues — but the federal politicians who govern them are stonewalling the very legislation that could give it to them... — Oct 7
TriMet boosts bus operator starting pay by more than $4 an hour
Local 757-Portland, OR worked with TriMet to increase starting pay for drivers to attract candidates to help deal with the driver shortage. — Oct 5
As DDOT Cuts Service, Bus Riders and Drivers Worry About the Coming Winter
“The city needs to find some way to make sure that the people who have been on the front line since this thing started and before are compensated or feel appreciated,” says Glenn Tolbert, president of the ATU Local 26 — Oct 5
Many TARC bus drivers demanding bump in pay after 'stressful, challenging' year
Local 1447-Louisville, KY pushes for hazard pay as members continue to be frontline heroes during the pandemic. — Oct 5