Oregon Air National Guard Flyover
F-15 Eagles from the 142nd and 173rd Fighter Wings of the Oregon Air National Guard will fly over hospitals in Oregon and Southwest Washington on Friday as a tribute to front line workers fighting the [...]
May Meetings Canceled
Due to COVID-19, all Charter and Continuation Meetings are canceled for the month of May. Please visit our Facebook page, call your officer or the Union Hall for any questions or updates. ATU Meeting Cancellation [...]
Perils Of Airflow
Bus, Rail and Paratransit systems are forcing operators to breath in air that has been circulated through the cabin and HYAC system, carrying the viral loads of potentially infected passengers. That clearly lethal air steam [...]
First Student Update
We are working hard with First Student to get you the protections, wages, and benefits you deserve during these unforeseeable circumstances. The Union, and particularly your Brothers & Sisters at PPS, strongly believe that you [...]
TriMet Updates
A couple of updates from this morning’s check-in with TriMet:There will be a delay for summer sign-up. We know this is frustrating news. However, as things change daily, and we await direction from the Governor, [...]
First Transit Update
As you all know by now, First Transit is planning on transitioning most of you from furlough to lay-off status. We had a discussion with Regions 1 & 2, along with a Representative from ATU [...]
Blumklotz Speaks at Portland Public School Board Meeting
I am Beth Blumklotz, special education school bus operator with Portland Public Schools. About 80 coworkers and I serve our most vulnerable students, and we are members of ATU 757. Thank you, for having us [...]
Do’s and Don’ts on Wearing Protective Gear
As part of the ATU's Safe Service Now campaign, please find attached a leaflet intended to provide helpful DOs and DON'Ts on wearing/removing masks and gloves. These materials were created by the ATU in collaboration [...]
Dedicated TriMet COVID-19 Phone Number
In response to the many COVID-19 policy, form, and payroll questions, TriMet has a dedicated phone number (503)-962-7777 that has been created for employees. While they prefer that employees email questions to HRCOVIDLeave@trimet.org , they [...]
Join the Fight
Select the remote phone banking and texting shifts you'd like to join below. You will receive an email with log in details and the link to the Zoom training. Click Read More to Sign up [...]
ATU757 COVID Update
Brothers and Sister: The current situation with COVID-19 has certainly affected us all, but no one more than all of you. We are working hard to get you the protections that you need. Keep calling, [...]
TriMet Notice About COVID Leave
We have been hearing from many concerned members that they did not receive money on their paychecks for their FFCRA COVID leave. We know not getting a paycheck, or getting a partial paycheck, is scary, [...]
DOT Physicals
Dr. Annette Stevko is in private practice, providing DOT/CDL and Non-DOT Physical Medical Exams. With 37 years of experience as a Chiropractor, WBE,ESB,DBE, ACDBE Titleist Golf Medical Provider and Golf Fitness Instructor, has provided care [...]
Stronger Safety Protections
As infections and deaths from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic mount, the ATU is demanding our transit agencies and private transit companies provide ten Safe Service protections for frontline transit workers. Read more and please sign [...]
Newsletter from Transit Center
This month's newsletter from TransitCenter is an excellent resource for those of us front line workers who are feeling a lack of adequate leadership/guidance during this crisis. In particular interest, they are holding an on-line [...]
April Meetings Canceled
By vote of the ATU 757 Executive Board, all Charter and Continuation Meetings are canceled for the month of April.Please visit our website or Facebook page, or call the Union Hall for any questions or [...]
Thank You from Senator Merkley
US Senator Jeff Merkley Supports Transit Workers in this video. Click read more to go to video.
Passenger Spacing-Passup Guidance
TriMet is temporarily reducing passenger capacity on buses to facilitate social distancing guidelines. Look for updates to this policy as this process will be modified in the future based on changes to social distancing guidelines. [...]
ATU-Cherriots Joint Letter
Dear Fellow Employee:In this fight against this pandemic, social distancing is proving to be one of best weapons to mitigate the spread of COVI D-19. Governor Brown issued an executive order that everyone maintain social [...]
COVID Update
Hello Brothers & Sisters, We want you to know that we are still thinking of you, standing with you, and working with your employers everyday to work towards safer working conditions in this challenging time. [...]