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Transit Assaults: A Disturbing Trend

Transit Assaults: A Disturbing Trend

Assaults on transit workers, a disturbing and violent trend across the U.S. and Canada.

Women’s History Month: Josephine Casey, an ATU trailblazer

Women’s History Month: Josephine Casey, ATU’s first female local officer and convention delegate

GAO report criticizes WMATA on SafeTrack

In the last year, SafeTrack has inconvenienced riders, workers and taxpayers.

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New ATU Mobile App for Smartphones

Looking for the latest news and updates about ATU? There’s an app for that. Looking for ATU events or actions in your area? There’s an app for that. Looking for photos of ATU in action? There’s an app for that.

More and more people are using smartphones everyday to stay connected, informed and involved. And that’s why ATU has launched a New Mobile App.

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ATU International News Feed

  • WMATA Transdev workers authorize strike
    Transdev workers at the Cinder Bed Road facility with Local 689-Washington, DC, voted unanimously to authorize strike action, if negotiations continue to stall. This vote sends a strong message to Transdev that their delaying tactics must end now. — Aug 23
  • CATA workers to demand better work conditions at board meeting
    "This paratransit transportation is a lifeline for seniors and people with disabilities throughout our city. Private contractor Transdev's poor treatment and intimidation of workers has left this critical service unreliable and undependable," ... — Aug 22
  • An ATU hero in Cincinnati
    When a stray bullet punched through his bus window Saturday night and struck a passenger, Metro driver Antonio McClendon thought fast. He drove directly to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center's Emergency Room... — Aug 21
  • Worcester, MA, may go free-fare transit
    The Worcester Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board voted unanimously to conduct a fare analysis that includes consideration of a fare-free system. — Aug 20
  • Winnipeg Local rejects City’s offer, submits counter proposal
    The Local's counter-offer includes an overhaul of Winnipeg Transit’s scheduling and a mental health professional available to ATU members, with a wage increase lower than the city’s previous offer. — Aug 20
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