U.S. Federal Legislation
The ATU is the leading advocate for transit workers on the national level. Through lobbying and grassroots advocacy, the ATU advances the interests of our members by promoting legislation to increase investment in public transportation, protect the safety and security of our members, enhance employee rights at the workplace, expand access to health care, and otherwise advance the cause of ATU members and all working men and women.
On The Road Toward Energy Independence
Transit is essential to our nation's quest to reduce our dependence on foreign oil. The ATU's 2007 Federal Legislative Agenda urges policy makers to increase investment in public transportation as part of a larger strategy to achieve energy independence.
The ATU's 2007 Federal Legislative Agenda urges policy makers to increase investment in public transportation as part of a larger strategy to achieve energy independence.
ATU Legislative Priorities - In Brief:
- Fully Fund the Federal Transit Program at SAFETEA-LU Authorized Levels
- Preserve Section 13(c) Transit Employee Labor Protections
- Protect the Rights of Employees to Freely Choose Union Representation
- Increase Transit and Intercity Bus Security Through Mandatory Training, Planning and Increased Federal Funding
- Support Federal Initiatives to Address Safety and Security on School Buses
- Expand the Usage of and Raise the Limit on Tax-Free Transit Benefits to Equal Parking Benefits
- Allow Certain Federal Transit Funds to be Used for Operating Assistance
- Encourage State Transit Investment
- Ensure Fairness for CDL Holders in the Disposition of Non-CMV Traffic Citations
- Extend and Expand Health Care Coverage for All Americans