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REMINDER: April Member Meetings

Lela.Perkins on Today, April 14 - 7:40pm

REMINDER:

Member Meetings Sunday, April 18th at 13:00 and Tuesday, April 20th at 10:00. Zoom information is under the Events Tab on the ATU1576 Facebook page or on this website under Calendar of Events

Come listen to what your Union is doing and ask questions you may have.

Updated Community Transit Info: Vaccine and Premium Pay

Lela.Perkins on Yesterday, April 13 - 4:53pm

Greetings Community Transit Colleagues,

I’m pleased to share that this Thursday, April 15, all employees will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Since mid-March, more than 70% of our employees have been eligible for the vaccine. Many of you have already received your first or even second dose.

REMINDER: Shop Steward Training Sat, April 17th

Lela.Perkins on Yesterday, April 13 - 3:58pm

The training will take place on April 17, 2021 from 10 am to 2 pm, with a 30-minute break for lunch at noon.

We have mailed you a packet of information, which will arrive in the next few days, to refer to after the training.

If you have any questions, please call the Union Hall.

CT COVID-19 Premium Pay & Supplemental Leave Extended; Vaccine Eligibility Expands March 31

Lela.Perkins on Tuesday, March 30 - 2:55pm

Greetings Community Transit Colleagues,

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ATU International News Feed

Covid 'essential' workers were always important. Don't abandon them post-pandemic.
The pinprick of light at the end of this dark tunnel is finally coming into view, and it will hopefully bring a new era of working-class resistance along with it. — Apr 14
Transit union wants vaccinations fast-tracked for TTC workers
TTC workers are 'high-risk' and need vaccine to maintain community safety, ATU Local 113 says — Apr 14
'There's a lot of anxiety': OC Transpo union calls for prompt vaccination for transit employees
"It is more of a provincial issue. And I think the province should have put transit employees at the front of the line.” — Apr 11
Chicago, let’s get back on the L and do our part to save public transit
Chicago’s got one of the best public transit systems in the nation, but ridership on the CTA, Metra and Pace has plummeted during the pandemic. — Apr 9
Some bus drivers got COVID hazard pay, sick time. Others got t-shirts
The RTA earmarked about $1.8 million for front line-workers for hazard pay and extra sick leave. Jefferson Transit: zero. — Apr 8

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