Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU)

05/30/2026

We are deeply saddened to hear about this fatal accident. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families.

While the cause of the crash is under investigation, driver fatigue is a serious issue impacting the motor coach bus industry.

The five deaths came in vehicles that were struck by the bus when it did not slow down for traffic, Virginia State Police said.

05/28/2026

From the ATU’s fight for an operator seat to striking for fair wages to securing COVID protections for our members, our Union has a deep and storied history of fighting for the rights of our members.

Today, International President John Costa visited the History Factory in downtown Washington, D.C., to discuss potential designs for our ambitious endeavor of a permanent exhibit that will preserve and showcase ATU's history as we prepare to relocate to our new headquarters at the historic 21 Dupont Circle.

"Our members have been on the front lines of the labor movement for generations," Costa said. "We're making sure our more than 130 years of organizing, advocacy, and wins for transit workers and the labor movement will be preserved. Our story is a bold one, and we're committed to making sure our new headquarters will tell our story."

05/28/2026

ATU Power!

05/27/2026

Our Local 1005 Rochester Public Transit members stayed united and secured a strong contract.

fter threatening to go on strike earlier this year, Rochester Public Transportation (RPT) employees from the Amalgamated Transit Union 1005 (ATU) have reached a contract agreement with their employer Transdev,

05/27/2026

We wrap our celebration of Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month honoring Local 1756-Arcadia, CA, Member Phlli Hoo.

05/26/2026

Wishing our members and the Muslim community a joyful and peaceful Eid al-Adha.

05/26/2026

Our Union has been raising the alarm on Autonomous Vehicles. There is no substitute for human operators. AV’s can’t deal with the unexpected weather and safety issues.

Waymo said the pause is temporary and only to integrate software updates, but they follow earlier recalls and software defects to the Alphabet subsidiary

05/26/2026

Amalgamated Transit Union Local 265

05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day from the ATU.

05/22/2026

The ATU applauds this historic ruling from the United Nation’s International Court of Justice that the right to strike is a fundamental human right protected under international law. Our Union knows well the power of a strike to fight for the rights of our members.

The United Nations's highest court on Thursday said workers and unions have a right ​to strike under the main international labour law treaty, ‌in an advisory opinion that could influence labour laws around the world.