International Vice President Kenneth Kirk has been appointed by International President John A. Costa with approval by the ATU General Executive Board as International Secretary-Treasurer to serve out the term of the late IST Oscar Owens.
·Unfair Labor Practice Strike & Support from Riders, Allies and Elected Officials Critical
·Reports of reckless driving and near misses, drivers with improper training
·Connector strike starts at 3am, will seriously disrupt rail feeder and bus service
·Strike could seriously disrupt region as Local 689 Transdev workers’ strike at Cinder Bed Road Bus Garage reaches 35 days
·Silver Spring, MD – Amalgamated Transit Union International President John A. Costa released the following statement to mark Thanksgiving in the U.S.
·Demands better protection for transit workers, Congress to pass Transit Worker and Pedestrian Protection Act
·After disappearing for eleven straight days and repeated requests by ATU Local 689 to negotiate, WMATA’s private contractor Transdev has finally agreed to return to the bargaining table at Cinder Bed Road Bus Garage.
·Fairfax, VA – Fairfax Connector bus drivers, another privatized transportation system in this region that is managed by the French multinational corporation Transdev, have overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike if necessary.
·“We especially salute our recently deceased International Secretary-Treasurer Oscar Owens and the many ATU members who have served in our armed forces."
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