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Local 757 Lane Transit District mechanics took part in a 2-day ATU Fundamental Electrical Electronics (FEE) course.
IP Costa joined our dedicated members for our innovative ATU Stewards Training in Ontario, CA, with Local 113-Toronto, ON
ATU is proudly hosting a dynamic Stewards Training in Ontario, CA
More than 130 members from 26 Locals across 12 states in the Midwest took part in one of our innovative ATU Shop Steward trainings.
Int. President John Costa was in Hyattsville, MD, today to fire up our Local 689 Martz Gold Line members on the second day of their strike.
International President John Costa joined the ATU Illinois Joint Conference
ATU attends the Cesar Chavez Parade at the historic Delores Park in San Francisco!
ATU holds Shop Stewards training with Locals from the South.
Last Day of ATU General Executive Board Meeting in New Orleans
Day Three of the GEB spring meeting in New Orleans
Day Two of the GEB spring meeting chaired by International President John Costa in New Orleans, LA
The Spring GEB meeting of the ATU started today in vibrant New Orleans, LA
This weekend at ATU’s inaugural Pride Caucus Conference in New Orleans, LA, history was made.
ATU makes history with our first ever Pride Caucus meeting in New Orleans, LA
IP Costa welcomes Local leaders to Baton Rouge for the Louisiana Legislative Conference Board
More than 60 Shop Stewards from across the Keystone State took part in ATU's enhanced Shop Steward training program.
Local 265-San Jose, CA - Strike Day Two
IP John Costa was on the picket line in Baton Rouge, LA, today to fire up our Local 1546 striking members
Today, while in California, International President John Costa met with One Fair Wage President Saru Jayaraman
IP John Costa was on the ground in Monterey, CA, this weekend for California Transit Works’ annual convention
IP Costa convened another New Officers’ training in Washington, DC.
Int. President Costa hosted a virtual town hall for our Local President/Business Agents in the U.S.
IP Costa kicked off an innovative ATU training for new Local Officers yesterday in Washington, DC
IP John Costa and IEVP Yvette Trujillo stood in solidarity at the NALC “Hell No! to Dismantling the Postal Service” rally.
IP Costa meets with NJ Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin to discuss critical issues impacting our members.
The AFL-CIO hosted a roundtable on the growing tensions between the U.S. and Canadian federal governments attended by ATU Canada President John Di Nino.
ATU Local 689 members stood in solidarity at an AFGE “Saving the Civil Service” Rally on Capitol Hill.
ATU Local 689-Washington, DC, held a mentorship training in Washington, DC
Today at the Democratic National Committee’s Winter Meeting, Int. President John Costa was in attendance to cast his vote for the next Chair of the Democratic Party.
The ATU is fighting for political leaders who will fight for policies that will fundamentally improve workers lives.
International Executive Vice President Yvette Trujillo joined over 75+ Shop Stewards in Ontario, California, for ATU’s revamped Shop Steward training program.
ATU Launches New Innovative Train the Trainer class - Fundamentals of Electrical Electronics Training
Honoring the Life of ATU Member Shawn Yim, Local 587-Seattle, WA
IP John Costa and IEVP Yvette Trujillo attended the AFL-CIO’s 6th Annual Labor Innovation & Technology (LIT) Summit
International President John Costa and International Executive Vice President Yvette Trujillo attended the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, NV
IP Costa joined Local 1637-Las Vegas, NV, members at the Raiders/Chargers game to let fans know that Silver State doesn’t value their workers.
A Special Holiday Message from ATU International President John Costa
ATU Attends White House Holiday Party
International President Costa kicks another ATU Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan Accountability training
IP Costa Meets with NJ Governor Murphy on Critical Safety and Labor Issues for Our Members
The ATU and California Transit Works (CTW) meeting in San Diego, California, reconvened at the Local 1309 union hall.
ATU and California Transit Works met to discuss and strategize around workforce development
Our Local 1505-Winnipeg, MB, is giving back to their community this holiday season.
IP Costa joined our Local 1614-Dover, NJ fed up Lakeland Bus Lines members at a packed practice picket for a fair contract and better service for our riders.
More than 50 ATU Locals from across the U.S. took part in the ATU’s innovative Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan Accountability (PTASP) training
International President John Costa was in Staten Island, NY, today, joining leaders from the New York Legislative Conference Board
ATU Joint Industry Councils Meet to Stratgeize and Elect Officers
IP John Costa attended a meeting of the Transportation Trades Department (TTD), AFL-CIO Executive Council
IP John Costa convened meetings of the ATU Transdev Joint Industry Council (JIC) and the Pacific Western Transit Joint Industry Council
ATU has won nine prestigious Labor Media Awards from the International Labor Communications Association (ILCA)
A Successful Making Connections 2024: National Transit Workforce Conference in Baltimore, MD
ATU was in the house at the Making Connections 2024: National Transit Workforce Conference in Baltimore, MD
More than 50 Local leaders from across the ATU took part in the ATU Women’s Equity Training
IP John Costa and IEVP Yvette Trujillo addressed an ATU Executive Board Member training
IP John Costa fires up a packed Get-Out-The-Vote rally at our Local 85-Pittsburgh, PA
ATU’s Cutting-Edge Shop Steward training empowers more than 75+ Shop Stewards from Locals across California
The ATU Attends the White House Recognizing U.S. Department of Labor Apprenticeship Ambassadors
Local 1056-Flushing, Local 1179-New York, and Local 1181 Get Out the Vote for ATU-endorsed Congressional candidate Laura Gillen
Our First Regional Bus Operator Mentorship training at our Seattle, WA, Local 587
IP Costa Leads ATU Delegation at 2024 International Transport Workers’ Federation’s 24th Congress
IST Ken Kirk kicked off another ATU Race and Labor Relations Zoom Training
ATU is mobilizing for a Get Out the Vote effort for the most important election in the history of the United States.
More than 70 Local President/Business Agents took part in a Local President/Business Agents' Refresher Training.
ATU IP John Costa, IEVP Yvette Trujillo and ATU staff celebrated the retirement of Mary Goldsworthy, the longtime Executive Assistant to IP Costa
Local 192-Oakland, CA, and AC Transit launched the nation's first transit-collegiate partnership, Zero Emission Bus University (ZEBU)
The 38th Annual ATU MS Golf Tournament
The ATU General Executive Board (GEB) was in New York City this week to hold their Fall Meeting
ATU joined striking Dockworkers of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), at Red Hook Terminal in Brooklyn, NY
ATU’s New Officers’ training in Washington, DC
Day Two of the ATU Canada Conference - Hamilton, ON
Day one of the ATU Canada Conference in Hamilton, ON, was a resounding success.
IP John Costa joins ATU Canada Board and visits Local 846-Niagara, ON
International President John Costa visits the Local 113-Toronto, ON membership meeting
IP John Costa fired up our striking Local 1208-Jackson, MS, JTRAN members on their picket line
ATU International Latino Caucus kicked off day two of their Convention in San Jose, CA
Bienvenidos from the 33rd Annual ATU International Latino Caucus in San Jose, CA
IP Costa and IEVP Trujillo Visit Local 265-San Jose, CA, Members on the Job
IP John Costa joined Local 1724-Vancouver, BC, and our fed up HandyDART members at a packed rally to begin their strike.
Local 1505-Winnipeg, MB had a ceremony to dedicate a memorial for our late Local 1505 Brother Irvine 'Jubal' Fraser
The ATU Attends 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, IL - Day Four
The ATU Attends 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, IL - Day Three
The ATU Attends 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, IL - Day Two
The ATU Attends 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, IL - Day One
ATU Mourns the Passing of Retired ATU International Vice President James Daley
More than 250 Local leaders from across North America gather in Montreal, QC, for the 2024 ATU CAN-AM Conference
Over the past two days, in Gainesville, FL, the ATU Florida State Legislative Conference brought together Locals from across the state
Today, International President John Costa was on the ground in Gainesville, Florida, to visit with our hardworking Local 1579 members on the job.
ATU New York State Legislative Conference Board and the ATU New Jersey State Council held a joint meeting in Atlantic City, NJ
Yesterday, IP John Costa proudly swore in the new officers of one of our oldest Locals, ATU Local 85, in Pittsburgh, PA
Over the past two days at the AFL-CIO in Washington, D.C., ATU International President John Costa attended the AFL-CIO Executive Council Meeting
International President John Costa and the AFL-CIO Executive Council meet with President Joe Biden
ATU joined the Poor People's Campaign, the Low-wage Workers' Assembly, and the Moral March on Washington
Local 757-Portland, OR, launched our Union’s first-ever mentorship program for service workers at TriMet
Local 1572-Mississauga, ON, members held a spirited rally outside Mississauga City Hall to demand a fair and just contract.
Day Two of 38th ATU International Women's Caucus
International President Costa Attends the ATU Women’s Caucus in Las Vegas, NV
The final day of the 2024 ATU Legislative Conference
International President John Costa kicked off day two of the 2024 ATU Legislative Conference
Exciting and packed day one at the 2024 ATU Legislative Conference in Washington, DC
The 2024 ATU Legislative Conference kicked off with the welcoming reception hosted by International President John Costa
ATU Director of Apprenticeships and Workforce Development Jamaine Gibson attended the meeting of the DOL’s Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship (ACA)
Day Two of the Shop Stewards training held in Austin, TX
More than 75 Shop Stewards from Locals across Texas and Oklahoma took part in ATU’s revamped innovative Shop Steward training
International President Costa in Austin, TX, to Visit Our Local 1091-Austin, TX, Members on the Job
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro for a visit to a South Central Transit Authority (SCTA) garage
In Loving Memory of Thomas Dunn
Welcome to the ATU and Local 741 to the more than 70 new members in Waterloo, ON
Welcome our newest members to our ATU family.
Congratulations to our Local 1579-Gainesville, FL, Bus Operator mentors
International Executive Vice President Yvette Trujillo represented our Union at the White House Cinco de Mayo celebration
The ATU International Black Caucus Annual Conference is in the books
An Inspiring Day Two at the ATU International Black Caucus
ATU's Black Caucus kicked off their 57th Annual Conference
Welcome to our newest Bus Mechanic apprentices at Local 1287-Kansas City, MO
IP Costa Joins Local 689-Washington, DC, AFL-CIO, Washington DC Labor Leaders at Meeting to Modernize DC Area Federations and CLCs
The ATU Midwest Conference Board met in Riverside, IA this past weekend
ATU General Executive Board (GEB) held their Spring Meeting this week in San Diego, CA
ATU International and Local 627-Cincinnati, OH, joined FTA Acting Administrator Veronica Vanterpool to tout the recent FTA’s life-saving final rule regulations regarding Public Transportation Agency Safety Plans (PTASPs)
The ATU was presente for the Cesar Chavez parade in San Francisco today
Local 788-St. Louis, MO, is training more than 30 new mentors for bus and rail operators and mechanics
Arlington Regional Transit workers vote to join Local 689-Washington, DC
Labor was in the house today in Las Vegas, NV to support Senator Jacky Rosen’s re-election campaign
Congratulations to our 8 new mentors at Local 697-Toledo, OH
Today in Phoenix, AZ, IP John Costa joined Labor leaders from across the state to endorse Congressman Ruben Gallego
That’s a wrap, as the 2024 ATU Canada Legislative Conference came to a close today.
Day Two of the ATU Canadian Legislative Conference 2024
Day One of the ATU Canadian Legislative Conference 2024
Local leaders from Local 569–Edmonton, AB, and Local 583–Calgary, AB, gathered for a full day of Health and Safety Training
International President John Costa attended the AFL-CIO Executive Council Meeting in Washington, DC
IP Costa and staff had a meeting at the White House to discuss critical safety and health issues impacting our members.
Locals from Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama gathered in Baton Rouge, LA for a meeting of the Louisiana Legislative Conference Board
More than 100 Shop Stewards from Locals across Washington State and Oregon took part in the ATU’s Shop Steward training in Seattle, WA
Today in Toronto, International President John Costa had the opportunity to tour the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
Today, IP Costa joined our Local 113-Toronto, ON, President/BA Marvin Alfred for the Local’s United to Win campaign training
Day two at Centennial College in Toronto, ON
IP Costa was in Toronto, ON, to tour and learn about the ATU and Centennial College’s battery electric bus (BEB) training.
Local 587-Seattle, WA, kicked off its Mentors Moving Metro, a joint program with King County Metro
A busy and productive week in Washington, DC, as more than 50 Local Presidents/Business Agents and Financial-Secretaries attended the ATU New Officers’ training
International Secretary-Treasurer Ken Kirk and ATU New Jersey State Joint Council Chair Orlando Riley represent our Union at the White House Black History Month’s Black Labor Leaders Roundtable
ATU’s New Officer Training kicked off with more than 60 President/Business Agents and Financial Secretaries in Washington, DC
IP John Costa welcomed our Local leaders from the United States and Canada taking part in the ATU New Officers’ Training this week in Washington, DC.
Day Two of the Shop Steward training in Washington, DC
More than 120 Shop Stewards from Locals across the region took part in ATU’s revamped innovative Shop Steward training
International President John Costa visited all three picket lines to fire up our 650 Fairfax Connector members on strike
Local 689 Fairfax Connector members on strike!
IP John Costa was at the New Jersey State Council office in Kenilworth, NJ, today to endorse New Jersey’s First Lady Tammy Murphy for U.S. Senate
International President John Costa was in Boston, MA, to visit and meet with the officers of Boston Carmen’s Local 589
International President Costa closed out the final day of our new “Train the Trainer” program
Ismael Rivera Joins ATU International as a Senior Organizer
The ATU is Ridin’ with Tom Suozzi for Congress
International President John Costa kicked off a new “Train the Trainer” program
The ATU was in the house for the annual meeting of California Transit Works! (CTW)
IP John Costa attended an ATU Florida State Legislative Conference Board meeting
International President John Costa kicked off Shop Stewards training this weekend in Louisville, KY
Local 85-Pittsburgh, PA, members were proud to join U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg
International President John Costa in Louisville, KY, to Visit Local 1447 Members and Meet Politicians
IP John Costa convened a meeting of Locals in the ATU Transdev Joint Industry Council (JIC)
ATU New England Joint Conference Board met in Mystic, CT
Day Two of Shop Steward training in Mystic, CT
International President Costa Attends New England Conference Board Meeting and Shop Stewards Training in Connecticut
ATU Cold Weather Safety Bulletin
Final Day at the ATU Northwest Conference in Phoenix, Arizona
ATU Int. President Costa, Int. Executive Vice President Trujillo, and International Secretary-Treasurer Kirk attend the ATU Northwest Conference Board meeting
The ATU celebrates National Mentoring Month
ATU partnered with the AFL-CIO and other unions for the Labor Innovation and Technology (LIT) Summit in Las Vegas, NV
Last week, IP John Costa joined Local 821-Jersey, City, NJ, and met with our members on a visit to NJ Transit's Greenville Garage
Congratulations to Local 1775-Barrie, ON, for organizing workers at Simcoe Linx
PA Joint Conference Board lobbies to get passage of SB 977 to make assaults on transit workers a felony
IP Costa Visits apprenticeship and mentorship programs at Local 1070-Indianapolis, IN
IP Costa attends the ATU Florida State Legislative Conference in West Palm Beach, FL
IP Costa was at the Local 689-Washington, DC, Union Hall to learn about the Local’s successful joint labor-management apprenticeship and mentorship programs
ATU Locals from across the U.S. took part in our Union’s Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan Accountability (PTASP) training
More than 40 Local leaders from across the ATU took part in the ATU Women’s Equity Training
IP John Costa chaired the International Transportation Learning Center (ITLC) Board Meeting
IP Costa joined our Locals across Ontario to attend the Ontario Federation of Labour’s 17th Biennial Convention in Toronto, ON
IP Costa visits Local 1320-Peterborough, ON to congratulate Local leaders and members on ratification of their contract, averting a strike.
International President John Costa attended the Local 107-Hamilton, ON, Solidarity Appreciation BBQ
As part of National Apprenticeship Week, Local 689 members attend ceremony at the U.S. Department of Labor
International President John Costa was in Hamilton, ON, to kick off the first day of Local 107’s strike
Local 1287-Kansas City members, joined with transit allies to rally outside City Hall in Kansas City, MO to support a “Yes” vote on Question 1
The New ATU Store is Open for Business!
ATU’s Innovative Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan Accountability (PTASP) Training
ATU Louisiana Legislative Conference Board Convenes in New Orleans, LA
The ATU hits the ground in Paris, France, to meet with workers and multinational employers.
Day Two of ATU Solidarity Tour of London, UK
ATU meets with the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) - London, UK
ATU's Black Caucus convened for their 53rd Annual Conference - Atlanta, GA
The ATU General Executive Board (GEB) Meets in Hollywood, FL, to Conduct Business and Chart Vision
ATU Washington State Legislative Council Meeting - Seattle, WA
International President Costa Visits Local 1267-Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Members
ATU International President John Costa convened a meeting of the ATU Multi-Employer Joint Industry Council (JIC)
ATU Student Transportation Joint Industry Council (JIC) Zoom Meeting
ATU MV Transportation Joint Industry Council Zoom Meeting
ATU Transdev Joint Industry Council (JIC) held a Zoom meeting today
ATU Celebrates Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month
ATU Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan Accountability (PTASP) training
37th Annual ATU/MS Golf Tournament
Final Day of the ATU Canada Conference in Calgary, AB
Day Two at the ATU Canada Conference in Calgary, AB
ATU Canada kicked off its Annual Conference in Calgary, AB
Marcel Malboeuf Scholarship Award - 2023 Recipients
International President John Costa attended an ATU Louisiana Legislative Conference Board meeting
International President John Costa held an informative meeting with our Local leaders from across Florida
ATU Local Leaders Learning New Skills at Innovative New Officers’ Training in Washington, DC
ATU’s New Officer Training kicked off in Washington, DC
This evening in Washington, DC, International President John Costa welcomed our Local leaders taking part in the ATU New Officers’ Training.
Buenos Dias! Day Two of the ATU Latino Caucus.
Bienvenidos from day one of the ATU International Latino Caucus in Atlantic City!
IP Costa and Local 1181-New York, NY, Meet with NYC Mayor Adams on School Bus Driver Shortage and Possible Strike
ATU Joins 60th anniversary of the March on Washington
Special Message for Canadian Members Regarding Meta and Canadian Government Dispute
60th Anniversary of the March on Washington
Andrew Falotico Named New ATU Health and Safety Director
International President John Costa holds an informative meeting with Local leaders from the State of Florida
Local 569-Edmonton, AB, Hero Recovers Missing Teenager
ATU Apprenticeships and Workforce Development Program in Pennsylvania
IP Costa attends AFL-CIO Exec. Council Mtg on Critical Labor Issues
Pacific Western Joint Industry Council adopts bylaws and elects officers
IP Costa convenes meeting of Florida Local leaders on SB 256 fightback campaign
Beating the Heat: Safety News - Heat Stress
ATU Hero Jose Gamboa
ATU International Women’s Caucus Conference - Day Two
International President Costa Speaks at ATU International Women’s Caucus in Austin, TX
The ATU Celebrates Pride Month with our ATU Pride Poster
Olivia Chow Elected as New Mayor of Toronto
International President John Costa attended the California Transit Works (CTW) Advisory Board meeting
International President attends Federal Transit Administration (FTA) “Bus of the Future” webinar
Day Three at the 2023 ATU Legislative Conference in Washington, DC
Day Two at the 2023 ATU Legislative Conference in Washington, DC - Lobby Day
Day One at the 2023 ATU Legislative Conference in Washington, DC
International President John Costa kicks off the 2023 ATU Legislative Conference
International President John Costa Chairs International Transportation Learning Center (ITLC) Board Meeting
ATU New England Joint Conference Board met in Hyannis, MA
ATU Celebrates International Vice President Richard Murphy
ATU Celebrates Pride Month
Support Local 508 members affected by Halifax Wildfires
We Remember May 26, 2021
Florida Locals fight back against anti-union legislation
ATU LGBTQIA+ PRIDE Month Photo Project
Int. President Costa attended the U.S. DOL's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) Vision 2030 conference
Our Local 1309-San Diego, CA, members are honoring the Teamsters Local 683 strike at MTS South Bay
International President John Costa attends the Transportation Trades Department (TTD), AFL-CIO Executive Council meeting
Sister Chequita R. Smith was killed in a tragic bus accident this morning in Buffalo, NY
ATU Celebrates Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month
International President Costa attends seventh and final meeting of the U.S. Labor Department’s Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships
International President John Costa surprised the members of Local 308-Chicago, IL
International President John Costa visits Locals 241 and 308 in Chicago, IL
ATU General Executive Board Meets in Calgary, AB, to Conduct Business and Chart Vision for Future
International President John Costa meets with our Local 569-Edmonton, AB members
International President John Costa visits our Local 583-Calgary, AB members
2023 California Conference Board - San Diego, CA
International President John Costa joined Local 1309-San Diego, CA
