http://www.atu.org/media/news The latest news from the Amalgamated Transit Union en-US contact@trilogyinteractive.com (Trilogy Interactive) http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification http://ottawasun.com/news/local-news/bus-union-renews-push-for-transpo-to-install-protective-shields-for-drivers/wcm/172662a4-39c1-42d8-839d-0a4d2882774a OC Transpo reports more than 100 assaults so far in 2017, compared to 87 assaults in 2016. “I am at the point where I just feel it’s unacceptable,” says Local 279 President Clint Crabtree . “People need to be going home without being assaulted." http://www.atu.org/media/news/with-assaults-on-bus-drivers-up-ottawa-local-wants-protective-shields-for-drivers Sat, 30 Dec 2017 12:14:38 CST http://www.kare11.com/article/news/transit-union-vote-avoids-super-bowl-strike/89-500171222 Eighty-two percent of union members with Metro Transit voted to approve a new contract, avoiding a potential Super Bowl strike. http://www.atu.org/media/news/twin-cities-local-ratifies-contract-averts-super-bowl-strike Tue, 19 Dec 2017 08:50:00 CST http://cutaactu.ca/en/node/1271 The most variable part of being a bus operator is dealing with passengers boarding the transit vehicle, and responding to unexpected situations. Here are a few ATU Canada bus operators who have gone above and beyond the call of duty. http://www.atu.org/media/news/when-public-transit-drivers-go-the-extra-mile Sat, 16 Dec 2017 12:22:00 CST http://m.startribune.com/deal-in-sight-between-bus-drivers-met-council-to-avert-super-bowl-strike/464264293/ Local 1005 will be holding a ratification vote soon on the latest Metro Transit contract offer that addresses assaults on bus operators, arduous schedules and employee benefits were among other concerns. http://www.atu.org/media/news/twin-cities-local-recommends-approval-of-contract-to-avert-super-bowl-transit-strike Fri, 15 Dec 2017 14:22:54 CST http://newschannel9.com/news/local/union-plans-to-protest-carta-working-conditions-tuesday The ATU Local 1212 says some drivers are forced to work too much overtime. The union also claims discrimination by management, and says drivers are not allowed enough time for bathroom breaks. http://www.atu.org/media/news/chattanooga-local-protest-carta-poor-working-conditions Tue, 05 Dec 2017 10:41:11 CST http://www.businessinsider.com/r-update-1-uber-joins-forces-with-global-public-transport-association-2017-12?r=UK&IR=T ATU International President Larry Hanley says Uber should start being a better partner to the cities it operates in by "paying a living wage to their drivers who call those cities home." http://www.atu.org/media/news/uber-has-no-place-in-international-association-of-public-transport Tue, 05 Dec 2017 08:34:28 CST http://urbanmilwaukee.com/pressrelease/transit-workers-union-announces-milwaukee-streetcar-labor-peace-agreement/ Local 998 President James Macon says, “Whether on buses or streetcars, transit jobs should be good, union jobs.” He continued, “This agreement means that transit workers in Milwaukee can unite to protect and raise living standards.” http://www.atu.org/media/news/milwaukee-local Mon, 04 Dec 2017 15:07:00 CST http://www.chroniclejournal.com/news/santa-bus-food-drive-stuff-the-bus-feed-the-need/article_58657ca0-d6a1-11e7-802d-e3555f1aa615.html “Each year we are blown away by the generosity of all those who help us to stuff the bus,” said Local 966 President Ken Koza. “The donations we receive make a real difference in our community." http://www.atu.org/media/news/thunder-bay-local Fri, 01 Dec 2017 15:39:54 CST https://wamu.org/story/17/11/30/d-c-may-seek-end-private-contracts-public-transit/ A coalition of organized labor and social justice groups are calling on D.C. lawmakers to stop the District from contracting out public transit services, saying the private firms that operate the Circulator bus system and D.C. Streetcar ... http://www.atu.org/media/news/d-c-may-seek-to-end-private-contracts-for-public-transit Thu, 30 Nov 2017 10:12:44 CST http://portlandtribune.com/pt/9-news/379817-267039-trimet-workers-approve-proposed-contract Local 757-Portland, OR members overwhelmingly approved their tentative agreement. The contract now goes to the TriMet Board of Directors for consideration at its Dec. 13 meeting. http://www.atu.org/media/news/trimet-workers-approve-new-contract Wed, 29 Nov 2017 12:37:11 CST http://wkrn.com/2017/11/27/police-man-critically-shot-on-mta-bus-in-madison/ A man was shot on an MTA bus in Nashville, TN, and died just hours later. The bus driver, a member of Local 1235 wasn't hurt, but was shaken. http://www.atu.org/media/news/its-time-to-begin-the-discussion-about-transit-police Mon, 27 Nov 2017 14:59:00 CST http://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/punched-spit-on-hit-with-objects-foip-request-reveals-violence-bus-drivers-regularly-face-on-the-job In 2015, the House of Commons passed Bregg’s Law - after Local 569's Tom Bregg who was brutally attacked, allowing steeper penalties for assaults on transit workers. But longer sentences don’t seem to be deterring attacks, said ATU Canada. http://www.atu.org/media/news/punched-spit-on-hit-with-objects-bus-drivers-regularly-face-violence-on-the-job Mon, 27 Nov 2017 14:42:08 CST http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/transit-cuts-service-flexible-routes-1.4418652 Local 1505-Winnipeg, MB, urged the city to consider using smaller buses, devising flexible routes and moving to service on demand in some area instead of just cutting back on service along routes with lower ridership. http://www.atu.org/media/news/atu-to-winnipeg-use-smaller-buses-or-uber-like-apps-instead-of-cutting-service Mon, 27 Nov 2017 11:30:00 CST http://rdnewsnow.com/article/562593/driver-killed-last-winter-city-winnipeg-testing-shields-city-buses "They’re making it out to be a big deal and make a big show out of it, and as far as we’re concerned it's a very small baby step towards what has to be done,” said Local 1505 Local 1505 Aleem Chaudhrey. http://www.atu.org/media/news/driver-killed-last-winter-city-of-winnipeg-testing-shields-for-city-buses Mon, 27 Nov 2017 08:59:00 CST http://www.goerie.com/news/20171123/union-uses-late-erie-mans-story-for-safety-bill-push The Jake Schwab Safety Bill would, among other things, require public workplaces to be held to the same health and safety standards as private businesses are through the federal OSHA http://www.atu.org/media/news/atu-uses-late-erie-mans-story-for-safety-bill-push Fri, 24 Nov 2017 09:33:27 CST https://www.guelphtoday.com/local-news/city-transit-union-ratify-new-collective-agreement-771081 Under the new contract all full-time and part-time transit workers will receive annual pay increases over the four-year contract among other improvements. http://www.atu.org/media/news/guelph-transit-workers-city-ratify-new-collective-agreement Mon, 20 Nov 2017 16:35:09 CST https://www.thestar.com/news/insight/2017/11/18/can-talking-buses-save-pedestrians-lives.html “When we read the story … we thought it was an article from the Onion,” said ATU's Larry Hanley. “It’s basically a speaker broadcasting a loud message to pedestrians saying ‘Run like hell, the bus driver can’t see you.” http://www.atu.org/media/news/can-talking-buses-save-pedestrians-lives-no-says-atu Sat, 18 Nov 2017 17:04:00 CST http://www.masstransitmag.com/press_release/12381341/cincinnati-metro-bus-operator-recognized-for-coming-to-aid-of-lost-child Twenty-six-year Cincinnati Metro Operator Orlando King was recognized by the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority board for his quick thinking in rescuing a child along his route. http://www.atu.org/media/news/atu-hero-in-cincinnati-oh Fri, 17 Nov 2017 11:01:33 CST http://www.pjstar.com/news/20171112/citylift-employees-vote-to-authorize-strike-if-needed Local 416-Peoria, IL paratransit drivers overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike if contract talks falter with MV Transportation. The 60 workers are looking for a contract that is inline with city transit workers http://www.atu.org/media/news/peoria-il-paratransit-workers-authorize-strike Mon, 13 Nov 2017 09:20:56 CST http://www.therapidian.org/placematters-Transit-union-president-talks-contract-disputes-Rapid Local 836 President RiChard Jackson talks about the impact on his members of working without a contract for two years and the Rapid's continued concessionary contract offers that are being rejected by members and upcoming millage vote. http://www.atu.org/media/news/grand-rapids-local-on-working-without-a-contract-for-two-years Wed, 01 Nov 2017 11:19:26 CDT