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July Charter Meeting

Lela.Perkins on Monday, July 12 - 5:20pm

REMINDER!!

Charter meetings Sunday, July 18th at 13:00 at the Everett Labor Hall, 17:30 in Tacoma and Tuesday, July 20th at 10:00 at the Everett Labor Hall. All the Information is under the Calendar section.

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.

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ATU International News Feed

TTC workers' union wants guards to stay put as assaults rise
The union representing TTC workers is calling for more guards at the back of subway trains — not necessarily more Toronto Police officers — in the face of what’s said to be a rise in assaults over the past year within the public transit system. — Jul 15
Is Metro's expansion in peril due to driver shortage? Union chief sees bus route cuts ahead
A little over a month after Cincinnati Metro began its 24/7 service on seven of its major routes, union leaders say the bus system may have to cut routes to accommodate for a lack of drivers. Metro says no decisions have been made. — Jul 14
Sarasota Local calls for bus driver shields, better protection as front door boarding resumes, fear of attacks on drivers rises.
Watch Video — Jul 13
RFTA makes a million-dollar labor decision
Aspen (CO) Local secures a strong contract with significant wage improvements recognizing the role frontline bus drivers played in keeping their communities moving throughout the pandemic. — Jul 13
MTA bus driver assaulted; car salesman in extortion scheme charged: Staten Island’s top crime stories of the week
The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a man sought for questioning in connection to the assault of an MTA bus driver on Staten Island. — Jul 12

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