Local 892

ATU International News Feed

Nashville Local and area unions demand better management of city's budget
Mayor's and City Council's poor management of budget has lead to cuts in public service - public transit, schools, fire fighting and other critical services. — Jun 17
DC Local: Metro shutdown is doing more harm than good
There is no reason that this maintenance can’t be done during off-hours over a longer period of time unless your goal is to make sure that your private contractors turn a profit,” said Local 689 President Raymond Jackson. — Jun 14
Jacksonville Local calls on Congress to protect public transit drivers
“Society has gotten to the point where it's unsafe. In a lot of cases, we’re sitting ducks," said Dwayne Russell, president of ATU 1197. — Jun 12
Winnipeg Transit union brings in international president to help contract negotiations
ATU Local 1505 has brought John Costa, international president of the Amalgamated Transit Union, in from Washington, D.C., to Winnipeg to help with its negotiation strategy. — Jun 12
Connecticut bus drivers win bathroom breaks
For the first time, a newly-agreed upon contract between CT Transit management and the union representing hundreds of local bus drivers includes specific language dealing with the lack of accessible restrooms on the drivers' routes. — Jun 11