Local 726-Staten Island MTA bus operator Mia House on ABC World News Tonight on COVID-19

“ATU applauds today’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court protecting LGBTQ employees from being discriminated against on the job.”

Washington (CNN) - Federal civil rights law protects gay, lesbian and transgender workers, the Supreme Court ruled Monday.

Fear of Public Transit Got Ahead of the Evidence

Many have blamed subways and buses for coronavirus outbreaks, but a growing body of research suggests otherwise.

Edmonton transit union concerned Alberta's Stage 2 of relaunch will lead to more overcrowding on routes

“We are already seeing overcrowding on some routes at some times of day so we need to get more buses on the road, get those people off of their layoffs and get them back behind the wheel,” Bradshaw said.

Toronto to make face coverings mandatory on public transit, will hand out 1M masks to riders

Toronto plans to make face coverings mandatory on its public transit system, a rule that could go into effect starting July 2.

‘Heroes to zeroes’: S.I. transit workers demand new contract, higher pay

After months of being called heroes by the MTA, Staten Island’s transit workers say the agency is offering them zeroes in the way of new contract negotiations.

Staten Island transit workers rally for higher pay

Hundreds of union workers and supporters gathered at the Eltingville Transit Center on Wednesday to demand that the MTA negotiate a new, higher-paying contract for Staten Island's transit workers.

Union seeks hazard pay for CamTran workers due to COVID-19

The labor union representing Cambria County Transit Authority employees is demanding that CamTran deliver policy changes and supplies to help keep workers and riders safe from COVID-19 as the state reopens.

Transit worker, a COVID-19 survivor, describes her experience as 'humbling'

Mia House has worked as a bus driver for the MTA for 11 years.

RTD union opposes furlough proposal

The head of the Regional Transportation District’s main union is criticizing proposed furlough days for employees, and believes that they are an unnecessary solution to the agency's budget shortfall.

Senate Dems introduce bill to keep pilots and bus and train operators safe

Senate Democrats introduced legislation on Wednesday aimed at addressing workplace safety for essential transportation workers, including pilots, flight attendants, bus operators and Amtrak and other train operators during the coronavirus pandemic.

Transit Is a Social Justice Issue in the 2020 Election

Too few candidates talk about the necessity of investing in transit options for working people. But Maya Rockeymoore Cummings does.

'You're putting our people at risk.' After Metro buses used to haul prisoners, union leader worried drivers will be targeted

After Cincinnati Metro buses were shut down to the general public Sunday night as part of the citywide curfew, several of the buses were later used to transport prisoners arrested as part of the protests.

Cincinnati Local did not transport arrested demonstrators during protests in downtown Cincinnati

Refusing to put bus operators in danger, Local 627 refused to have their members transport arrested demonstrators in city buses from the George Floyd protests in downtown Cincinnati, after Mayor John Cranley had asked the union to do so.

Wearing masks could soon be mandatory in Brampton amid COVID-19 pandemic

On May 22, the Ontario government and the Region of Peel released a statement recommending that those who are travelling on public transit wear a non-medical mask where physical distancing may be a challenge.