Senate Bill (SB) 670
Good Morning Everyone, ATU 757 has an ask of their members, community leaders, and the community, we are almost across the finish line in regards to Senate Bill (SB) 670. As some of you know [...]
TriMet Tentative Agreement
TriMet Brothers & Sisters, We are excited to deliver your long awaited tentative agreement. Thank you for your patience! If you have any questions after reviewing this document, please reach out to your Executive Board [...]
2021 Election Committee
Your Election Committee is responsible for conducting the election of ATU 757 officers to serve from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024. We are dedicated to fairness and impartiality throughout this process, treating all [...]
Tentative Agreement with TriMet
Members of ATU 757 at TriMet: We are excited and proud to finally announce that the parties have reached a tentative agreement. And no, this is NOT an April fools joke! This has been [...]
TriMet Vaccine Update
This is from TriMet: You are considered a frontline transit worker and are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine as of April 5, 2021. Frontline workers are employees whose work-related duties must be performed onsite [...]
Reminder – Beginner Union Rep Training
Please join us for a Beginner Union Representative Training online class. MEMBERS FROM ALL ATU 757 PROPERTIES ARE WELCOME! We are offering an AM and a PM session. When: Tuesday, March 30, 2021Where: Via ZoomTime: [...]
More Congressional Support
Please see attached letter from Member of Congress Suzanne Bonamici, U.S. Senator Ron Wyden and U.S. Senator Jeff Merlkley, all supporting our efforts and encouraging TriMet to keep the Apprenticeship program. Senators Wyden and Merkley [...]
April Meetings Canceled
Due to COVID-19 and ATU International guidelines, by the vote of ATU 757 Executive Board, all Charter and Continuation Meetings are canceled for the month of April. Please visit our Facebook page, call your Officer [...]
Update on Oregon Labor Priorities
It has been a very busy week in the Oregon legislature, with many priorities moving forward in the process. It’s encouraging to see so many unions from across Oregon engaging with legislators and fighting to [...]
Transit Workers Eligible for COVID vaccine April 5th
ATU Members, Earlier today Governor Kate Brown announced all frontline workers and all Oregonians with underlying health conditions will be eligible April 5th for the COVID vaccine. "Beginning Monday, April 5, all people in Phase [...]
The Fight Continues
A big thank you to everyone for making these calls, however the fight is not over! Please keep calling and pressuring TriMet management, let them know we stand united and support our Maintenance brothers and [...]
2021 Election Committee Members
ATU members, Please see below for the list of 2021 Election Committee Members. Continue to check your garage and Facebook for upcoming election updates. GREATER PORTLAND METROPOLITAN AREA Michael HartigAlphonzo DavisTiffany Pitre SALEM AND SOUTH [...]
TriMet Workers to Testify at Oregon Senate Hearing
TriMet Workers to Testify at OR Senate Hearing on Threat to Service, Safety, and Jobs as TriMet’s plans to Eliminate Apprenticeships, March 23, 8 AM PT Union calls for passage of SB 670 to ensure [...]
COVID-19 Vaccine Update
Brothers and sisters, We have positive news to share with you. Today, Governor Kate Brown has adjusted the timelines to give Transit and other Front-Line workers access to the COVID-19 Vaccines no later than April [...]
President Block at Safety/VaccineMeeting
President Block at Merlo Safety/Vaccine today. President Block attended the Merlo Safety/Vaccine meeting today. Thank you all for working so hard during this difficult time! You can find her at the Powell Safety/Vaccine meeting tomorrow [...]
Oregon’s Governor Supports Apprenticeship Programs
Good morning Mr. Desue, I hope this message finds you well. I’m reaching out with a letter from Governor Brown regarding the TriMet Apprenticeship Program. I’ve included Kristen Sheeran and Jenn Baker on this email [...]
Local 757 Phone Blitz
Script My name is [INSERT YOUR NAME], and I’m a [PORTLAND RESIDENT / OR / TRIMET WORKER]. I’m calling because I’m concerned about recent comments made by TriMet Director of Employee and Labor Relations Laird Cusack, calling [...]
Trimet Attacks ATU 757 Members/Letter From Congress
To our TriMet members, We are not giving up! We are fighting for you and will continue to do so until the very last minute. Thank you U.S. Representatives Earl Blumenauerand Peter DeFazio for your [...]
THANK YOU ATU International
A big THANK YOU to everyone from ATU International who came out to support ATU 757 in its fight to save the TriMet Apprenticeship Programs! We hope TriMet took note...we will NOT give up!
Oregon Employment Relations Board Decision
The Oregon Employment Relations Board (ERB) has reached a decision on the Union’s and Trimet’s dueling Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) complaints. During a hearing that lasted nearly a full week, both parties went over their [...]