While praising $32 billion in emergency funding for struggling public transportation systems in the updated Heroes Act, the ATU calls for critical funding for the school bus and motor coach industries devastated since the pandemic began.
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the ATU mourns the deaths of those 89 members who put their lives on the line as essential frontline workers during this global crisis.
Public transit around the country continues to face declining ridership and revenues due to the upheaval caused by the coronavirus. Even during these challenging times, public transit is delivering essential service and supporting millions of jobs ...
Residents began voicing their support on Trumbull social media pages and offering to donate protective equipment that the drivers say was promised by Durham School Services.
Proposition 22 would cement into state law a measure that fails to deliver on a number of important fronts.
“At this point it is not being enforced,” union president Kevin Lucier said on Saskatchewan Afternoon. “We very much support this (mandatory mask) approach. The last thing we want is our operators to be the ones enforcing this on the road.
"They are fed up, and we just want to be treated fairly," said Local President Paul Churchill, who is also a bus driver.
Transit advocates, union members and local elected officials gathered at the Eltingville Transit Center on Thursday to rally for federal funding for the MTA.
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.
