ATU International President John Costa has appointed Local 1177-Norfolk, VA, President Amanda Sawyer-Malone as an ATU International Representative.
“Amanda is a proven leader who has fought for the rights and safety of her members and secured strong contracts. A trailblazer as the first female President at her Local, she also has been active in politics, recognizing the important role elections and political advocacy play for our Union and our members,” said Costa. “Amanda is a strong addition to the International, her leadership and her experience will be a great resource for our Locals.”
Amanda became an ATU member in March 1999, as a bus operator for Local 1177 until 2012. She then ran for election and became a Shop Steward in 2012. Amanda was the first woman to become President of Local 1177, making history in 2013. Since then, she has served three consecutive terms. In this role, she has also served as the Vice President for the Eastern District of the AFL-CIO, the President of the ATU Virginia Conference Board, and the newly elected Secretary-Treasurer for the Eastern-Virginia Labor Federation.
“I am honored to be appointed to this position by International President John Costa. Since taking office, he has had to steer our Union through some of the most difficult times in our Union’s history with the pandemic and loss of our top two officers. He has been a strong, courageous, and compassionate leader,” said Sawyer-Malone. “I look forward to working with our Locals to advocate for our members and improve their lives both on and off the job. Thank you, International President Costa, for this honor. I will make you, the General Executive Board, and our Union proud.”