With public transit ridership at record highs and fares increasing across the country, the millions of commuters who choose public transit should not be penalized with a tax increase while those who drive and park receive a tax break.
“We were saddened to hear of the passing, this morning, of Sen. Frank Lautenberg, D-NJ. Senator Lautenberg was a true friend of transit workers and working families across America," said ATU International President Larry Hanley.
The collapse of the bridge in Washington State and our nation’s crumbling public transit systems should be a wake up call to Congress to make a long-term investment in transportation.
The bipartisan Senate-passed Internet Sales Tax bill would provide millions in critical funding for many cash-strapped public transit systems says the ATU and A4T in urging House members to pass the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 (HR 684).
Retired general counsel responsible for legislation that continues to secure collective bargaining rights for transit workers 50 years after its passage.
Washington, DC - Lawrence J. Hanley, international president of the Amalgamated Transit Union, released the following statement on yesterday’s bombings at the Boston Marathon.
Investment in mass transit through the President Obama’s proposed Energy Security Trust Fund is critical to weaning U.S. transportation away from dependence on oil and gas, public transit advocates argued.
Facing tough bargaining fights with Palm Beach County ATU Local 1577 joined with CWA Local 3181 in a media and community support campaign, calling on the county commissioners to “do the right thing” by bargaining fair contracts that include real wage
Transit union says ignoring overtime abuse of bus drivers will continue to result in more tragic deaths, injuries
More than 5,600 signed petitions calling on State Senators to vote against proposed legislation to outsource many of MARTA operations were delivered to Georgia Senate Transportation Committee by ATU Local 732 and Georgians for Better Transit.
Dedicated Funding, not Destructive Privatization, is the Answer
Larry Hanley, International President of the ATU responds to today’s report from the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) showing that 2012 ridership on all forms of U.S. public transportation rose to the second highest level on record.
Crackdowns on unsafe tour bus companies will not significantly reduce interstate bus accidents until federal law is amended to require these companies to pay their bus operators overtime says the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU).
The ATU applauds President Obama’s call for an agenda of broad, shared prosperity for all. Striking New York City School bus drivers and matrons, our members, are walking the picket lines today for the rights of all middle class Americans.
Yesterday’s fatal tour bus accident in California and a Saturday crash in Boston are tragic reminders of why it’s time to address driver fatigue to protect the bus drivers and the passengers they carry says the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU).
This morning ATU Local 1181 President Michael Cordiello was joined by ATU International President Larry Hanley, and other supporters in labor in announcing the Union’s latest attempt to bring City Hall to the table to end the two-week old strike.
Transit union says policy makers & carriers are co-conspirators in failure to address driver fatigue as shuttered bus company operates under new name.
Striking New York City school bus drivers and matrons today released television and radio ads to support their effort to maintain an experienced and skilled workforce in New York City’s school busing industry,...
“...public transportation takes cars off the road, reduces our dependence on foreign oil and improves our economic security. For every $1 billion invested in public transportation 36,000 jobs are created."
Washington, DC - How many more must die before the U.S. Congress and the Canadian Parliament address driver fatigue to protect bus drivers and the passengers they carry?
With bus and subway fares continuing to rise across the country the ATU praised Congress for adjusting the transit commuter tax benefit to match the current parking benefit as part of H.R. 8 – the bill passed last night to avoid the fiscal cliff.
Citing their aggressive, progressive approach in fighting for more and better public transportation, and social and economic justice, the ATU was named the “Most Valuable National Union” in The Nation’s annual progressive honor roll for 2012.
“The numbers don’t lie; more and more Americans are riding public transportation everyday and want more access to mass transit. As Congress works to avoid the fiscal cliff it also needs to recognize that we need to meet this rising demand.
Washington, DC- Larry Hanley, international president of the Amalgamated Transit, released the following statement in response to last night’s passage of right-to-work legislation by the Michigan State legislature...
After a bus accident in Miami left two dead the Amalgamated Transit Union, the largest transit workers’ union, asked how many more must die before overtime provisions are put in place to protect bus drivers and the passengers they carry.
While the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced bus driver fatigue among its most wanted safety concerns, no real reform can ignore the industry’s blatant abuse of overtime for drivers, sa
In reaction to another vicious assault on an GCRTA bus driver, the ATU calls for felony laws to prosecute attackers, the immediate installation of protective bus shields, and a serious police detachment to randomly patrol buses...
The convicted Virginia bus crash driver is a scapegoat for an industry that has become a sweatshop on wheels, says the ATU in reaction to yesterday’s verdict convicting the driver on four counts of involuntary manslaughter.
Putting the coming lame duck Congress on notice, the ATU is deploying activists who were so effective on Election Day for a campaign to end the Bush tax cuts for the rich, and prevent cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, and transportation.
“Working families across this great country have spoken with the re-election of President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden. It is time for our nation to move forward and continue the fight for economic and social justice for all Americans.
ATU mobilizing transit riders to vote in November
Larry Hanley, international president of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) released the following statement pledging his union’s support for striking Chicago teachers.
"The choice of Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) as his vice presidential nominee cements Mitt Romney is out of touch with the middle class and all working Americans..."
Transit Union says ruling echoes Bronx accident report, Unfair labor standards for motorcoach drivers continues to put passengers & drivers at risk.
Tampa, FL – Improved security on Tampa buses for the safety of drivers, passengers and the public must be a top priority for HART says the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU).
Mother and union bus driver Sandra Frye delivers a powerful summer message against drunk driving in a public service announcement released this July 4 holiday by Mothers Against Drunk Driving and the ATU.
WASHINGTON, DC - The new federal transportation bill fails mass transit, riders and workers, and will lead to more fare increases and service cuts, a hidden tax increase on riders who can least afford it, says the ATU
WASHINGTON, DC – Larry Hanley, president of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) released the following statement in reaction to the decision by the US Supreme Court today to uphold the Affordable Care Act as fully constitutional.
ATU International President Larry Hanley expressed strong support for a one-day strike by London bus workers in their fight for the same “Olympic wages” that virtually every other public transport worker in London has won through negotiations.
Transit Union says failure to address unfair labor standards for motorcoach drivers continues to put passengers & drivers at risk.
ATU urges Transportation Conference Committee to keep Senate provisions, as job loss highlights mass transit crisis across country.
WASHINGTON, DC – The Congressional conference committee reconciling the House and Senate versions of the transportation bill extension is urged to preserve key provisions of the Senate bill that provide transit systems much-needed flexibility.
WASHINGTON, DC – Larry Hanley, president of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) released the following statement in reaction to the death of Mark Ayers, president of the AFL-CIO Building and Construction Trades Department(BCTD) and AFL-CIO vice president.
House Republicans kicked the can down the road again, threatening the safety, security and reliability of our nation’s public transportation systems says the ATU in criticizing the House vote for a 90-day extension of the transportation bill today.
Washington, DC - Larry Hanley, international president of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), announced today that the transit workers union is endorsing the re-election of President Barack Obama.
Public transportation is a human right, ATU pledges support for the National Day of Action for Public Transportation called by Occupy Boston to take place, April 4, in cities all over America.
The Senate sets the right course for U.S. transportation policy while House Republicans are headed in the wrong direction, says the Amalgamated Transit Union in reaction to competing transportation bills introduced in Congress today.
Larry Hanley, international president of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), released the following statement in reaction to President Obama’s State of the Union address tonight.
Larry Hanley, international president of the Amalgamated Transit Union, issued the following statement today to praise President Obama for his appointments of three individuals to fill vacant seats on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
A bipartisan group of eleven elected officials and sixteen labor, environmental, equity, good government, and transportation organizations issued a joint statement today to request that the Tappan Zee Bridge be rebuilt with transit, bus rapid transit.
The Driver Fatigue Prevention Act, introduced by Senator Charles E. Schumer, D-NY, ensures that the overtime provisions in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) are applied to drivers of over-the-road buses.
New York , NY - Stand up and demand safe and secure bus transportation for NYC school children at a noon rally at City Hall on Tuesday, December 6.
Although Mayor Bloomberg’s failure to put the safety of New York City children first makes a strike likely, there are no immediate plans for one. The issue here is getting children to school safely and securely.
“The citizens of this great state refused to get suckered-in by the big lie that public workers are the enemies of others. Today, the people of Ohio said, ‘It stops here.’ No more assaults on middle-class people.
“The ATU applauds the Occupy Wall Street activists for their courage and strength to expose the greed and corruption on Wall Street as the rest of America struggles to survive,” said Larry Hanley, ATU International President.
Among the key findings in the report the NTSB identified “driver fatigue as a contributing factor to fatal motorcoach accidents and has identified driver fatigue as a issue on its Most Wanted List of Safety Improvements.”
With the majority of transit systems across the U.S. continuing to cut vital service and raise fares, a new bill would give transit agencies much needed flexibility in deciding how they use federal funds argues the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU).
“Today’s demonstrations reflect the frustration and anxiety felt by regular people facing the loss of the transportation they rely on every day,” said Larry Hanley, president of the Amalgamated Transit Union.
Veolia demands concessions while fattening wallets of managers
James C. Little, President of the Transport Workers Union (TWU), and Larry J. Hanley, President of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) issued the following joint statement in opposition to the approval of the proposed Keystone XL Pipeline.
Rail passenger safety at risk, Union urges reversal of court decision against safety protestors
Massive service cuts and dangerous traveling conditions for U.S. transit riders would result from the multi-year transportation reauthorization proposal unveiled today by House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman John Mica (R-Fla)
Transit Union Renews Call for Congress to Address Driver Fatigue in Proposed Bus Safety Legislation
Current Bills Before Senate and House Ignore Driver Fatigue – Issue at the Heart of Crashes in the Discount Bus Industry
Larry Hanley, International President of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), met today with National Secretary of the Transport Workers Union of Australia (TWU) Tony Orden.
Lawrence J. Hanley, International President of the Amalgamated Transit Union, AFL-CIO (ATU), made the following statement regarding House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan’s budget proposal for 2012.
New International President of the Amalgamated Transit Union Will Join Federation’s Leadership.
The Senate transportation bill sets the right course for transportation policy, giving states more flexibility in how they spend federal money and rejecting privatization provisions says the ATU.
