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ATU Workstation Initiative Campaign in September

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Women’s History Month: Josephine Casey, an ATU trailblazer

Women’s History Month: Josephine Casey, ATU’s first female local officer and convention delegate

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GAO report criticizes WMATA on SafeTrack

In the last year, SafeTrack has inconvenienced riders, workers and taxpayers.

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New ATU Mobile App for Smartphones

Looking for the latest news and updates about ATU? There’s an app for that. Looking for ATU events or actions in your area? There’s an app for that. Looking for photos of ATU in action? There’s an app for that.

More and more people are using smartphones everyday to stay connected, informed and involved. And that’s why ATU has launched a New Mobile App.

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City councillors call on mayor to deescalate tensions, avoid transit strike
The two councillors say drivers are more concerned about bus routes rather than wages, saying current schedules don’t allow for breaks or washroom use. — Aug 16
Armed commuter chases after MTA bus to confront driver who left him behind
“He gets out and starts cursing, yelling n-word like crazy. Just basically what he was doing was in a threatening manner,” the bus driver recalled. “He said, ‘You don’t know who you messing with.’” — Aug 14
Salt Lake City May Create Free-Fare Transit
A new poll by The Salt Lake Tribune and the University of Utah found that almost three-quarters — 71 percent — of local voters said they “strongly” or “somewhat” support eliminating fares as a way to stimulate transit ridership ... — Aug 14
Shortage of bus drivers, Kelowna Local says
Bus drivers are giving up their summer holidays to ensure the Kelowna Regional Transit system runs as scheduled, the drivers' union says. — Aug 14
Winnipeg Local wants city bosses probed
The request comes on the heels of the city’s decision to stop allowing Winnipeg Transit drivers to switch shifts or vacation days, or have their seniority considered when choosing their schedules. — Aug 11

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