NEWS FEED
Happy Labor/Labour Day from the ATU
Happy Labor Day to our hardworking members and their families. This holiday represents an important opportunity to reflect on the trade union movement’s rich history, and to renew our commitment to the many fights ahead. Whether you spend the weekend grilling with your family or on the job keeping America moving, take a moment to remember what unions have fought for: workplace safety, retirement security, a living wage, and more. When we stand together, our voices are heard louder than ever.
Hitting bicyclists and pedestrians takes a big toll on train operators too
SALT LAKE CITY -- In recent weeks, three people have been hit and killed by UTA trains. While the incidents are difficult for the families of those hit, UTA says the impact on the train operator also takes its toll. UTA operators constantly see close calls, as pedestrians cut it close to cross the track before the train comes through.
America’s middle class is slowly being ‘wiped out’
Barry’s wife, Nicole, teaches as well — they each earn $69,000, a combined salary that not long ago was enough to afford a comfortable family life. But due to the astronomical costs in his area, including real estate — a 1,500-square-foot “starter home” costs $680,000 — driving for Uber was a necessity.
UTA Wins Top Honors at 2018 APTA International Rail Rodeo
Denver, CO – Utah Transit Authority (UTA) of Salt Lake City, UT, won the prestigious Rail Transit Team Achievement Award at the 26th annual American Public Transportation Association (APTA) International Rail Rodeo held June 7-10 in conjunction with the 2018 APTA Rail Conference in Denver, CO...
'Nowhere to Go': Some CT Transit Bus Drivers Wearing Adult Diapers on the Job
Several CT Transit bus operators, with the support of their union, are speaking out about what they say is a lack of available and adequate restroom facilities for drivers on all bus routes...
Union for STA workers calls for HR director resignation over racially charged comments
SPOKANE, Wash. – The union who represents Spokane Transit Authority workers is calling for the resignation of the STA Human Resource Director...
When KC buses hit people and cars, taxpayers foot the bill and victims can’t speak up
Oralee Watkins was walking across Bannister Road on an unusually warm December night in 2013 when a Kansas City bus hit her, rolling her across the asphalt.
Utah lawmaker says lucrative severance deal for outgoing UTA chief is ‘improper,’ seeks to block it if he can
Rep. Mike Schultz — who helped enact a new law to restructure the Utah Transit Authority — says he believes that outgoing UTA President and CEO Jerry Benson is improperly receiving a big severance package. It is worth perhaps $282,000...
ACTION CENTER
Assaults on Transit Workers
Not a week goes by that we don’t hear stories about bus operators and other transit workers being punched, stabbed, yelled at, spit on, shot at, and worse. ...
Transit Operator Bathroom Breaks:
Most people take access to a restroom in the workplace for granted, but bus and train operators often complete long runs without reasonable access to toilet facilities. For years, operators have avoided drinking water during the workday, relieved themselves into bottles or on the street, and even wet themselves or worn adult diapers. ...
Workstation Initiative
As your local is busy planning for your September Union meeting to pass the Workstation Initiative resolution, it will be important to publicize these events to your local press to generate media coverage...
