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Join the global protest to end the Acadian Coach Lines lockout

The ATU has been waging a campaign to build coalitions to bring attention to the corporate greed and bring and end this lock out that has a major impact on working people and their families.

John Boehner punts highway bill until after recess

The House will not wrap up the controversial highway and energy bill until after the President’s Day recess, Speaker John Boehner told Republicans at a closed-door conference Wednesday morning.

Halifax Strike:
It's all about quality of life

Striking ATU Metro Transit workers in Halifax, ON, take a moment to reflect during a prayer meeting at the ATU union hall (Tim Krochak, Herald News staff). Inside, see how one striking couple copes.

ATU Urging the House to take immediate action

ATU continues to fight to restore the provision of federal law that allows transit riders to pay for fares with tax free benefits. The law expired at the end of 2011. See attached letter.

MTA motormen haunted by tragedies on
the tracks

Each year city subway trains strike about 90 people
who jumped, fell or were pushed from platforms. It’s just
one of the reasons why working in the subway is unlike
any other job.

Global attack
on pensions guarantee poverty for
our children

Young people are facing a "long retirement spent in poverty", according to a review into private sector pensions.

ATU Locals Garner Support for Operating Assistance Bill

Over 12,000 letters from 27 ATU locals continue pressure on Congress. Reps. Moore-Capito (R-WV), Richmond (D-LA) and Hanna (R-NY) join as co-sponsors.

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ATU President Larry Hanley on transportation in America

Rick Smith Show

ATU President Larry Hanley on the Rick Smith Show discussing transportation in America, workers' rights, the GOP and funding priorities.

Feb 13, 2012 at 11:00 am

Bus riders ask Bing for some love

City bus riders and members of Transportation Riders United (TRU) stood outside Mayor Dave Bing’s office the morning of Feb. 14 to deliver him a Valentine’s Day card.

Transportation bills to get tune-up during recess

It may be recess, but House and Senate leaders are working overtime this week to make the massive transportation bills more attractive to skeptical lawmakers.

Regional council set for closed-door transit talk

Regional councillors will hold another closed-door meeting today to discuss the ongoing transit strike.

Man charged with punching bus driver in Hanover Park

A Chicago man is being held in Cook County Jail on an aggravated battery charge after he attacked a Pace bus driver in Hanover Park, authorities said.

Join the global protest to end the Acadian Coach Lines lockout http://t.co/v8vvrqKy #masstransit @CanadianLabour @OccupyAllCanada

Transportation bills to get tune-up during recess - Burgess Everett - http://t.co/7gUnY3o1: http://t.co/gEtY5U1P #masstransit

Regional council set for closed-door transit talk - News957: http://t.co/NZkOIFB0 #TransitStrike

Bus driver scheduling political, problematic, say experts http://t.co/TMdW1Kc4 @ChronicleHerald #TransitStrike #masstransit

Halifax's @MayorPeterKelly won't seek re-election: http://t.co/FzwWB0yM #HFXpoli #voteHRM #NSpoli #TransitStrike

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