Urgent Action Needed: Our Jobs Are At Stake!

Dear ATU Members and supporters,

Our public transit systems are at a critical crossroads. The Oregon Legislature is considering funding for the Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund (STIF), and the decisions they make will directly impact our jobs, our communities, and the future of transit in Oregon. We need you to contact your legislator (see below for details).

What’s at Stake:

• Job Losses & Service Cuts: Transit underfunding risks transit worker jobs and could cut services by up to 25%.
• Reduced Community Access: Limit access to jobs, school, healthcare, and essential services for Oregonians.
• Negative Future Impacts: Underfunding harms efforts to reduce pollution, manage growth, and ensure transportation access for vulnerable populations.

The Solution:

We need a phased increase in the STIF employee payroll tax to 0.5% by 2033. This modest investment will protect transit services and jobs.

Call to Action:

Contact Your Legislators TODAY! Tell them to support a phased increase in the STIF payroll tax to 0.5% by 2033. Let them know that transit is essential for workers, riders, and Oregon’s future.

Find your Legislator’s Phone Numbers and Emails HERE or go to OregonLegislature.gov

Email/Phone Script:

"Hello, my name is [Your Name], and I am a constituent and an ATU 757 member. I urge you to support a phased increase in the STIF employee payroll tax to 0.5% by 2033. Public transit is vital for our community, our economy, and for transit workers like myself. Please protect transit funding and vote for a sustainable future."

Don't delay! Our jobs and our communities depend on it!