Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU)

10/19/2026

A sad day for our ATU family.

10/19/2026

It's National School Bus Safety Week, thank you to our school bus members for the important job you do each day.

10/16/2026

Another brutal attack on one of our members. Our transit agencies and elected officials need to make real changes to improve safety on our transit systems. ATU Local 689

Law enforcement in D.C. need you help finding a man they believe attacked and robbed a Metro bus driver early Wednesday morning near the corner of Torque Street

10/15/2026

We are deeply saddened to hear about a fatal accident involving two Calgary Transit buses, operated by our Local 583-Calgary, AB, members, and multiple vehicles. One of our Bus Operators had to be extracted from their bus and was transported to the hospital. The other Bus Operator was able to remove himself from his bus. Tragically three of bus passengers were killed and ten people were injured. The accident is under investigation.

We send our deepest condolences to family and friends of those killed in this accident. Our thoughts and prayers for healing are with our injured Bus Operator and our Local 583 members and all those impacted by this tragedy.

Three people have died, and 10 others are injured after a bus crash and subsequent fire in Calgary’s northeast. According to Calgary police, emergency crews responded to a call in the 800 block of Saddletowne Circle NE after a reported vehicle fire. CPS said that as of 3:15 p.m., they could confir...

10/15/2026

CBC News and the Investigative Journalism Foundation found that assaults on public transit roughly doubled in eight of Canada's ten largest cities between 2016 and 2024. Behind many of those numbers is a person who went to work in a uniform and ended the shift in an ambulance. To develop a safer, better bus, the ATU, Local 113, the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), and Centennial College are working collaboratively on a Bus Design Innovation Program (BDIP) to improve bus design through a worker-centered approach. For more information on BDIP, visit: https://www.atu.org/members/bdip

10/15/2026

Because automation is already here, International President John Costa hosted a “Preparing for an Automated Transit Future” webinar tonight for our Local leaders on autonomous vehicles, AI surveillance, and how we fight back at the bargaining table.

“This is not a theoretical exercise. ATU members are already working as safety operators on autonomous vehicle pilots, and our members are being watched by AI-powered systems every second they’re behind the wheel,” said Costa. “If we wait, employers will sideline our Union, undermine our working conditions, contract out our work, and eliminate our jobs. This is not going to be easy, but we need to start bargaining and organizing over these issues before they become problems at our properties.”

Our members were updated by ATU International staff on AV and AI in our industry, bargaining resources, workforce development opportunities, and the latest on the surface transportation reauthorization bill.

This technology is moving fast, but so are we.

10/14/2026

More than 200 Local leaders logged on today for two well-attended Executive Board Trainings with International President John Costa and International Executive Vice President Yvette Trujillo.

Costa opened both sessions with a moment of silence for our Local 308-Chicago, IL, Brother Julian Mobley, who was tragically killed on the job. We will never forget him.

“From the epidemic of attacks on our members to automated vehicles, to transit funding fights and anti-union politicians, our Union is facing many challenges,” said Costa. “As Executive Board members, you play an important role for your Local. I’ve been in your shoes serving as an Executive Board Member. As leaders, you have a serious responsibility and duty to your membership. You must organize, strategize, and think outside the box.”

Board members dug into their roles under the ATU Constitution and General Laws, Local Union oversight and fiduciary responsibilities.

Strong Locals start with strong boards!

Thank you to everyone who showed up for our members! Were you on today’s training? Drop your Local number below.

10/13/2026

We wrap up our celebration of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month by honoring our Local 1225-San Francisco, CA, Sister Mary Mendez

10/12/2026

Justice must be served to the full extent of the law for the brutal murder of our Local 308-Chicago, IL, Brother Julian Mobley. We join our Chicago Locals in demanding the CTA implement serious safety measures and protections for our members and our riders.

CTA unions are demanding action to improve worker safety after a fatal stabbing on the Green Line Thursday. Union leaders spoke out about what they want changed to better protect transit workers.

10/12/2026