Happy Independence Day from ATU

"Today we celebrate our country’s birthday in hopes that we will find a way to once again be the country our founders fought hard to establish."

ATU Renews the Fight for Worker Rights on Canada Day

Amalgamated Transit Union International President Larry Hanley released the following statement to mark Canada Day.

Janus decision attacks worker rights, igniting a new generation of union activists

“Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark anti-worker ruling that advances the attack on labor by trying to limit our power to fight. But, in the process, it has already sparked a new generation of union activists.

ATU calls separation of immigrant children from parents cruel, immoral, and Un-American

ATU demands “end to this atrocity”

ATU mourns death of former International Executive Vice President Bob Baker

Our prayers and sympathies go out to his wife, family and the brothers and sisters of Local 627-Cincinnati, OH.

ATU honors those who ‘made the ultimate sacrifice’ for America

U.S. Supreme Court Lends Weight to Right Wing Cause of Crushing Workers

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court lent the weight of yet another anti-worker decision to the cause of crushing American workers and their families.

ATU remembers fallen workers, renews call for safety on Workers Memorial Day, National Day of Mourning

“No one should have to live in fear that they might die or even get hurt at work. This Workers’ Memorial Day and National Day of Mourning ATU renews our commitment to fight for a safe workplace for all.”

Curtis Howard appointed International Vice President

International Representative Curtis Howard was appointed by International President Larry Hanley and approved by the ATU General Executive Board, as an International Vice President.

ATU Stands in Solidarity with Striking Oklahoma and Kentucky Teachers

“Your strength, commitment, and resolve has put the anti-union corporate forces, right-wing politicians, and billionaire backers on notice that enough is enough and organized labor is a force to be reckoned with and an injury to one is an injury to all.”

Fifty years after Memphis, organized labor reclaims its central role in the struggle for human rights

"We must keep working toward a society that prioritizes justice for all no matter their color, faith, citizen status, gender orientation, country of origin, or economic class,” said ATU International President Larry Hanley.

ATU Mourns death of former International President Ron Heintzman

ATU sends our heartfelt condolences and sympathies to his wife Linda, daughters Elizabeth and Kate, and his brothers and sisters at Local 757.

Asleep at the Wheel: Close Call with Fatigued Dallas Greyhound Driver Highlights Sweatshops on Wheels

A close call involving Greyhound passengers forcing their bus driver who was falling asleep to stop driving highlights why it’s time to address bus driver fatigue to protect the bus drivers and the passengers they carry says ATU.

Uber pedestrian death highlights need to put brakes on self-driving vehicles

Rubber-stamping states, feds turning backs on regulations, public safety

This Transit Driver Appreciation Day, Drivers Demand Fix for Major Bus Safety Issues

ATU says buses are decades behind in safety standards, endangering bus operators, riders, motorists & pedestrians