ATU International Latino Caucus

06/17/2026

05/05/2026

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05/05/2026

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04/25/2026

Celebrating the Life of Juan A. Orta
(ATU International Latino Caucus Emeritus Member; Former Northeast Region Representative)

We regret to inform you that nuestro hermano (“our brother”), Juan A. Orta, transitioned on Friday, April 17, 2026, at home, surrounded by his loving wife Susan and family. He was 72 years young.

Juan was a vibrant member of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 956, the local Latino Caucus chapter when it was active, the ATU International Latino Caucus, the Puerto Rican community, and above all, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and generous family man.

Juan was named an Emeritus Member after serving as the Northeast Region Representative(2005-2013)of the ATU International Latino Caucus. The footprints he leaves behind will be difficult to fill. His outgoing spirit, kindness toward others, and selfless service will be deeply missed.

Those of us who witnessed the chartering of the Allentown Chapter in 2002, attended the Allentown conference, and shared in caucus fundraisers know firsthand the warmth and hospitality Juan always extended. We honor him as a great man for his dedication to the ATUILC, his love of Christ, and his lifelong commitment to serving others.

Juan also helped establish the Puerto Rican Parade of Allentown alongside Raul Feliciano and was named Grand Marshal of the parade in 2002. In 2011, the AFL-CIO honored him with the John Werkheiser Award for his active leadership in ATU Local 956 and his activism in the community.

In 2012, Juan founded Latinos Moving Forward, where he expanded his community advocacy through voter engagement, supporting the election of local leadership, and creating opportunities for inner-city youth, including trips to Trexler Nature Preserve.

Hermano Orta retired from his job, but he never retired from his Local or from the Latino Caucus. Full obituary and service information link in bio https://www.connellfuneral.com/obituaries/juan-orta

04/21/2026

ATUILC Executive Board L-R Northwest Region Rep Stephanie Binschus 587, West Region Rep Armando Barbosa 265, Southeast Region Rep Ramon Farfan 1197, Financial Secretary Treasurer Rachel Miranda 1555, Vice President Fernando LeBron 308, President Luis Alzate 1056 Recording Secretary Vanessa Perez 1555, Southwest Region Rep Tony Espinal 1091,
Canadian Region Rep Marvin Alfred 113, Midwest Region Rep Rafael Valle 1005 (not pictured Northeast Region Rep Felix Avila 1056)

04/20/2026

Over the weekend the ATUILC Executive Board held their spring meeting. 💪🏽

04/14/2026

We are getting ready for another great ATU/ILC Conference.. more details coming soon.

02/08/2026

Happy birthday Chaplin Tony Velez.

01/24/2026

The Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) stands in solidarity with our members at Local 1005, and all other workers and people in Minnesota, who participated in the ‘Day for Truth & Freedom’ against the ICE operations in Minneapolis. We are outraged by ICE’s attacks on people engaging in their right to assemble and protest, its detainment of children, and its killing of Rene Good and a second, unidentified, person today.

We call on ICE to leave Minneapolis immediately to end the violence and chaos that it has inflicted on the people of Minnesota. We call further for transparency, meaningful investigations, accountability, and the full protection of civil rights of workers and our communities to assemble and protest without fear of violence or retaliation. In this moment of collective action, we stand united with all people of good conscious who are mobilizing for human rights, dignity, and justice.

12/19/2025

Alright everybody go wild let's scream Happy Birthday to Luis Alzate our amazing ATU ILC Pres 🥳😆🥃