There is not an exact amount of time that contract bargaining should take. The time it takes to bargain can be influenced by several things, including budgetary restraints, the relationship between the parties, and the [...]
What happens when TriMet, an irreplaceable part of the Portland metropolitan area's transportation infrastructure, ends an apprenticeship program for its workers and outsources work that should be done by TriMet's workers? Our community, TriMet's customers [...]
Apprenticeships are a time-honored practice of training workers to be as best prepared as possible for a career. Some call an apprenticeship “the other four-year degree.” With costs of college and university tuition rising and [...]
Santa Claus will be handing out presents to all of our ATU 757 children and grandchildren, 16 and under. Please join us for a cup of hot cocoa and cookies! Saturday, December 14th, 2019 10:00AM [...]
C-Tran, in response to isolated clashes between minority drivers and passengers, has modified its rules to specifically include hate crimes in its list of prohibited activities. The C-Tran Board of Directors approved the amendment with [...]
Each year, Oregon LERA Awards, known as the Maggie Awards, are presented to recognize outstanding labor relations practitioners, academics, and neutrals, whose accomplishments and approach to labor relations are widely admired by all constituent groups. [...]
Dear Brothers & Sisters, October 31, 2019 was our second bargaining session with TriMet. We focused on Article 2: Transportation issues and mainly on TriMet's proposal for an am/pm Extra Board. There was some good [...]
This year's scholarships are in remembrance of former International President Lawrence J. Hanley, who passed away on May 7, 2019. Hanley devoted more than 40 years of his life to the ATU and the broader [...]
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It’s that time of year again when changing weather can make the rails slippery. Light rain will make the track more slippery until it starts raining harder. Leaves, wet or dry, will affect traction. Watch [...]
Silver Spring, MD – On October 25, 2019, the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) lost a revered leader and tireless activist with the passing of International Secretary-Treasurer Oscar Owens after a brief illness. Devoting more than [...]
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TriMet Sisters & Brothers: As you know, today was the first bargaining session with TriMet. We wish that we had better news for you. But unfortunately, TriMet showed up with a proposal filled with takeaway [...]
Join ATU 757 for Portland Veteran’s Day Parade - Monday November 11th, 2019 - Meet at 1801 NE Couch Street, Portland Oregon 97232
It’s Open Enrollment season at TriMet, and you may have questions about your 2020 benefits options. The company is holding events almost every day so that you can ask questions directly of TriMet’s Benefits Department [...]
The City of Portland has received approval from the Oregon Department of Transportation to update speed limits along two streets in downtown Portland. The new limits lower the speed to 20 mph in most of [...]
Have you been a Road Supervisor, Dispatcher or Combination of both for at least 2 years? Are you interested in trying something different? Are you looking for a change in scenery or further your skills [...]
Brother Larry Brant unexpectedly passed away last week. Join us in remembering him this Friday, September 20th at 11:00AM. Location will be Mt. Olivet Baptist Church 8501 N Chautauqua Blvd, Portland, OR 97217
Virtually every transit agency in America is experiencing a shortage of bus technicians as skilled baby boomers retire in growing numbers and those capable and willing to take their place are increasingly becoming scarce. Read [...]
Shop Stewards: I wanted to share a training opportunity that is coming up with you! This is put on by Mark Brenner, author of Secrets of a Successful Organizer. There are THREE dates: Friday October [...]