ATU Celebrates Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month

A proud Latina, Sister Natalie Cruz joined the ATU in 2003 as a Coach Operator for Greyhound Bus Lines becoming a member of Local 1700. A natural born leader, Sister Cruz wanted to advocate for her fellow members and became a Shop Steward for her Local. She also served as an Organizer for her Local to use herskills to build our over-the-road membership. In January 2012, Sister Cruz was tapped by the late International President Larry Hanley to join the Internationalas an Organizer.  She was then appointed as an International Representativeby Hanley on July 1, 2018. In that capacity, she worked on a wide variety ofLocal campaigns and organizing drives as well as community and political activities. Recognizing her leadership skills, Sister Cruz was appointedby Hanley and approved by the Board as an International VicePresident on November 1, 2018. Sister Cruz has been re-electedas an IVP at each convention since her appointment. We saluteSister Cruz for her compassion, strength, and unwaveringsense of purpose for our Union.