Seattle Metro Operator Will Survive
Stark, the bus driver, suffered a gunshot wound to the torso but was able to walk to a gurney, according to Kenneth Price, president of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 587. More information available in this [...]
Upcoming Labor Notes School
It’s bigger than one workplace. From plumbers to pile drivers and teachers to truckers, greedy corporations are pushing a coordinated agenda to slash wages, abolish pensions, outsource jobs, and gut public services. We’ll need unity [...]
Worker’s guide to heat safety
Dear brothers and sisters - it's scorching hot all over Oregon and southern Washington, and the temperature's over 100 degrees in the Portland metro area. One member recorded a temperature of nearly 110 degrees inside [...]
Labor Day Picnic
Hello Everyone! It's that time of year again, time for the 2017 Labor Day Picnic! Ride bracelets prices ($10.50 each this year), scrip ticket prices ($.50 cents each again this year), and shuttle train schedule. [...]
The 133° Transit Worker Toilet
This is what transit workers nationwide face every day. Lack of restroom facilities and tight or impossible schedules leave transit workers few options. Read more or click on image to view video.
Blood Drive – Labor for Life
It's that time of year again!!! Time for you to do your part and donate blood at our 2017 Annual Labor Day Picnic Blood Drive!Now, more than ever, there is a shortage of blood, and [...]
A Transit Operator’s Story
No worker should have to choose whether or not to soil themselves, relieve themselves in public, or wear a diaper to work. It's inhumane, undignified, and wrong. Watch Sister Teress tell her story, and then [...]
I am in receipt of your letter dated July 13, 2017, reiterating your refusal to bargain over the recent change to SOP B903. I appreciate your reassurances that our members will be paid for filling [...]
TRIMET MERLO EXTRA BOARD LIAISON OFFICER
The position of TRIMET MERLO EXTRA BOARD LIAISON OFFICER has been filled. Your new Extra Board Liaison Officer is: Mark Harris Posting
Hours of Service
In response to inquiries from several local unions regarding the hours of service rules in their states, the following is a summary of the general principles related to restrictions on maximum hours a driver may work. Because [...]
UP-003-16
We are still waiting on a decision from the administrative law judge regarding UP-003-16 which includes retiree healthcare issues. It has been fully briefed and submitted to the administrative law judge.
Blind Spots – Vision Zero
The subsequent investigations of the tragic deaths above proved that each of these victims died needlessly because the buses that hit them had blind spots so large that the drivers didn’t see them. While transit [...]
Appreciation for Support
Labor's Community Service helps many Union Families including our own ATU 757 members. Dear ATU Local 757, Labor's Community Service Agency would like to extend our appreciation for your support of our 2017 Spring Fundraiser. [...]
Scheduled for Mediation
As many of you know, on June 28, 2017, TriMet requested mediation, and the parties will be going to mediation in hopes of coming to an agreement. As of now we have two dates scheduled for mediation: [...]
Oregon Legislature Approves Plan to Start Charging Tolls
Oregon Legislature Approves Plan to Start Charging Tolls on Two Interstate Highways Running Through Portland The Oregon transportation bill instructs the state to ask federal permission for "value pricing" on I-5 and I-205. The bill also [...]
ATU 757 Picnic This Saturday June 24th
June 24, 2017, 10am-4pm Blue Lake Park Chinook A & B. Come join us for food and fun! We look forward to enjoying the pleasure of your company at this year’s picnic! We will have Bingo, Softball [...]
TriMet Contract Negotiation Update
Dear Members, The ATU Wage Committee met with the TriMet Negotiating Team on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of this week. You should be proud of all of the hard work, long hours, and thoughtful conversation [...]
Misleading Headline in the Oregonian
This headline is misleading. We've said it before and we'll say it again and again: we oppose the transportation package because it is one regressive tax (a wage tax on workers) after another (a massive [...]
Boycott Nabisco
With the collective strength of more than 12.5 million working people in the 55 unions of the AFL-CIO, the BCTGM's BOYCOTT of Nabisco/Mondelez products made in Mexico and the Check the Label campaign is more [...]
Pride NW Parade
This June 18th, we are marching in the Pride NW parade to rep the Labor Movement and LGBTQ workers everywhere! Please join us! We are #162 in marching order, and will gather at 11 am [...]