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Shooting at ATU Local 265 San Jose, CA

Lela.Perkins on Thursday, May 27 - 2:29pm

ATU Local 1576 President, Kathleen Custer expressed on behalf of local members, "We extend our deepest condolences to Local 265 and it's members and the families and friends of the victims of this terrible tragedy. No one should ever have to worry about coming to work in fear for their safety or their lives. The fellowship of the ATU members have always come together to show support for our brothers and sisters. Please keep them all in your thoughts and prayers."

DOT Medical Certification Deadline is May 31, 2021

Lela.Perkins on Thursday, May 20 - 5:08pm

Last Chance to submit your DOT Med Cert

The state’s deadline for your DOT Medical Certification is May 31, 2021. This means that the Department of Licensing must have received, reviewed, and electronically approved your DOT Medical Certification by May 31 if your certification expired on or after December 1, 2020.

If you have not submitted your DOT Medical Certification, there is no reason to delay it. If you have an expired/expiring DOT Medical Certification, you need to:

Premium Pay Extended to May 29, 2021

Lela.Perkins on Thursday, May 13 - 7:49pm

Greetings Community Transit Colleagues,

We continue to monitor COVID-19-related metrics across Snohomish County and the state, including vaccination rates. The encouraging news is COVID-19 case counts appear to be flattening and the number of people vaccinated continues to climb. Combined, this data indicates we’ve entered a period of stabilization over the last few days. We expect to hear from Governor Inslee early next week as to whether our County will remain in Phase 3.

REMINDER: In-Person May Charter Meetings

Lela.Perkins on Thursday, May 13 - 2:35pm

We are returning to in-person Charter Meetings starting Sunday, May 16th. We will follow all CDC guidelines including mandatory masks and physical distancing while in the building.

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ATU International News Feed

Transit bus attack and driver safety
ATU Local 1505 president Romeo Ignacio explains how a transit driver is feeling, after dealing with a belligerent passenger who allegedly grabbed the wheel of the vehicle and began swerving across the road. — Jun 2
NY: MTA bus driver shortage causing Staten Island trip cancellations, frustrating commuters
Currently, Staten Island is down about 40 bus drivers from pre-pandemic levels, according to Danny Cassella, president of ATU Local 726, the union representing Staten Island bus drivers. — Jun 2
‘There are no words for the heartache’: Family, friends remember victims of VTA shooting
The ATU mourns with our Local 265-San Jose, CA sisters, brothers, their families and their community. — May 27
Police: TriMet bus driver shot, injured in East Portland
Shooting comes weeks after another TriMet bus driver was shot and killed in Portland’s Cathedral Park neighborhood. — May 24
Essential workers protected us. Now it’s time we stand up for them
During the pandemic, our state’s public health and public safety have depended heavily on frontline essential workers. They have cared for patients, stocked grocery store shelves, staffed prisons, operated public transit systems, ... — May 21

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