Silver Spring, MD—Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) International President John Costa released the following statement on Senate confirmation of Marc Molinaro's nomination to lead the Federal Transit Administration.
“On behalf of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), the largest union representing transit workers in North America, we congratulate Marc Molinaro on his Senate confirmation to lead the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). The FTA is a vital part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, responsible for overseeing public transit systems across the country and managing billions in federal grants each year.
“The ATU looks forward to working with Mr. Molinaro and the FTA to ensure that workers’ rights, safety, and well-being are central to policies and initiatives moving forward. We look forward to a partnership advocating for increased investment in public transportation that is reliable, safe, and accessible to all communities.
“The ATU remains committed to supporting transit workers and passengers across the country, and we are optimistic that we can achieve meaningful advancements in our nation’s transit systems working with FTA Administrator Molinaro.”