As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the ATU mourns the deaths of those 120 members who put their lives on the line as essential frontline workers during this global crisis.
“A lot of them are in fear. I have quite a few of them that took the COVID leave,” Block said. “Some of them, especially the ones that are older ones, they don’t know if they are going to go back to work because they can’t get the vaccine,...
“The membership are concerned. They’re worried about their jobs in all the context of regionalization, where it’s going to go and what it means for them, their jobs, their livelihoods and their pensions if they’re forced to work for a different employer,”
ATU Local 265 says a total of 162 VTA employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, including 56 in December and about 60 so far this month. Local 265, said more than 90% of cases throughout the agency have occurred among his union's members.
“Transit workers, many of whom are parents, physically go to work too, Minister,” “There is absolutely no reason they should be excluded from accessing benefits; just like other front line workers, transit professionals have made sacrifices and risks ...”
"The TTC has yet to implement these sensible measures despite surging coronavirus cases in Toronto, including 362 TTC employees testing positive for COVID-19 since March 2020."
Transit operators are sounding the alarm about rising coronavirus infections among their ranks and asking for stricter safety measures, with some South Bay bus and train drivers threatening to stop work because of what they deem unsafe conditions ...
ATU International President John Costa demands Safe Service from our transit agencies and private employers. Support the ATU Safe Service Now campaign by visiting bit.ly/safeservicenow.
Vice President Joe Biden speaking with ATU Local 836-Grand Rapids, MI member Jerry Brown about the important role of transit workers in the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for greater protections for transit workers.
ATU International President John Costa praised NJ Governor for his Executive Order: “Governor Murphy, on behalf of the ATU and all transit workers, we salute you for recognizing the importance of protecting Transit Workers and riders amid the coronavirus pandemic. You have set the standard for other states to follow! We thank you.
