About the ATU
The Amalgamated Transit Union is the largest labor organization representing transit workers in the United States and Canada. Founded in 1892, the ATU today is comprised of over 185,000 members in 268 local unions spread across 46 states and nine provinces. Composed of bus drivers, light rail operators, maintenance and clerical personnel and other transit and municipal employees, the ATU works to promote transit issues and fights for the interests of its hard-working members. More about the ATU and its leadership»
Member's Voices
Steve Rosenberg
Rec. Sec., ATU Local 825, US Northeast
"Volunteering can be a real pain in the neck, but the benefits outweigh this," said Steve Rosenberg, a bus operator for New Jersey Transit. >> Get the whole story
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More Member Voices
Anthony MilesLocal 1056-Flushing, NY-Flushing, NY “Tony has been a strong advocate for Local 1056-Flushing, NY,
and the working class, both on and off the job,” said Local President
Ed Figueroa about Union Representative Anthony Miles. “He’s been active in the local from day one.” Learn More »
Ray MessierLocal 1575-San Rafael, CA-San Rafael, CA Member of the local’s executive board in and vice president. Learn More »
Neil Safrin587-Seattle, WA Executive Board Member and ATU Activist Learn More »
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Issues
Emergency Response & Preparedness Training
The Amalgamated Transit Union has long been steadfastly committed to addressing the threat of terrorist attacks and the growing rates of violence on mass transit.
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Oh, Canada!
The lives of Canadian transit workers improved immeasurably because early labour activists had the courage to organize. Since then, Canadian and U.S. members have fought shoulder to shoulder in a historic campaign to build this international union and create a better life for transit and allied workers in both countries... Learn More.
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