Lela Perkins

Vice President; ATU 1576, Everett, WA 2024 - Present

Conduct yearly Shop Steward Training, manage greivances, mediations and arbetrations, contract negotiations in both public and private sectors.

Recording Secretary; ATU 1576, Everett WA 2020 - 2024

Record keeping, website administrator and social media outreach. Assist members with L&I and Medical leave issues.

Coach Operator, Community Transit, Everett WA 2025 - 2020

My life has always been about serving and caring for people.  I am a Retired US Army Nurse with over 30 years of Management, Project Management, Contract Negotiations and Labor Rights experience.

I have worked for ATU Local 1576 as an In-Service Route Instructor,  Shop Steward, 2 terms on the Safety Committee and Executive Board before taking on the role of Recording Secretary. 

During my time at Community Transit, I have been active in fighting for our rights. I Grieved, and won for the entire membership, the right to keep our Reliability Award when Road Relieved for an emergency.  I spent my own time fighting for the Class Action Lawsuit resulting in a $1.1M settlement that resulted in Drivers getting reimbursed for unpaid wages.