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Community Transit COVID Mandate Reponse

Brothers and Sisters of ATU 1576,

We all have been watching the news for several weeks now as millions of Americans face looming deadlines to get COVID-19 vaccines, as employee mandates take effect all across the country.   We were not surprised when Community Transit CEO Ric Ilgenfritz instituted a policy late last month requiring all employees to comply with company-wide vaccination mandate or face separation from employment, if no reasonable accommodation is granted to them.

CDL & DOT Medical Cert Updated Information

Effective Sept. 1, 2021, the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration has updated their rules on expiring CDL and DOT Medical Certifications.
Extension information:
1. CDLs that expire on or after March 1, 2020 are extended until Nov. 30, 2021*
2. DOT Medical Certifications that expire on or after June 1, 2021 are extended until Nov. 30, 2021*
*Nov.

International Rep Sesil Rubain Retires

ATU International Representative Sesil Rubain announces retirement

https://www.atu.org/media/releases/atu-international-representative-sesi...

REMINDER: September Charter Meetings

Charter Meeting on Sunday, Sept 19th at 13:00 and Tuesday, Sept 21st at 10:00 in the Union Hall. In keeping with the state and county guidelines, Masks are require as is Social Distancing regardless of vaccine status.

New AFL-CIO President announced

https://www.facebook.com/ATUInternational/photos/a.361019783933213/42040...

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TSA Mask Mandate Extended to Jan 18, 2022

https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/exclusive-us...

REMINDER: Charter Meetings Sun and Tues

REMINDER: Charter Meeting on Sunday at 13:00 and Tuesday at 10:00 in the Union Hall. In keeping with the state and county guidelines, Masks are require as is Social Distancing regardless of vaccine status.

REMINDER - CT MEMBERS

Surveys are due by Wednesday, Aug 11th. Please put them in the Union Locker after you complete them.