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Island Transit Board Members Propose Funding Cut—Putting Worker Wages & Benefits at Risk

At the March 7th Island Transit Board meeting, some IT board members proposed reducing the agency’s sales tax revenue by 1%—a move that threatens the wages, benefits, and job security of our hardworking transit employees.

Island Transit Board Members Propose Funding Cut—Putting Worker Wages & Benefits at Risk

ATU Local 1576 Call to Action after Violent Assault on Driver

ATU Local 1576 calls for Action after Another Violent Assault on a Bus Operator.

ATU Local 1576 Call to Action after Violent Assault on Driver

Recording Secretary Appointment

In accordance with our By-Laws, and with overwhelming support of the Executive Board, Rise Gamble was appointed as Recording Secretary of ATU Local 1576 to fill the mid-term vacancy.

Recording Secretary Appointment

Community Transit Transit Security Office Contract Vote

We are happy to announce that the Community Transit Security Officer unit has voted to ratify their contract with a 100% YES vote. 18 YES/0 No. Congratulations and Welcome to ATU 1576!

Community Transit Transit Security Office Contract Vote

Shawn Yim Memorial Video

Dear ATU Family,

Shawn Yim Memorial Video

Shawn Yim Updated Memorial Information

The Memorial for Shawn Yim is from 11:00am to 1:00pm at Lumen Field. 

The Bus Procession will leave the King County Metro Central Base at 10am and travel up 4th Avenue, turn Left on Denny, Left on 2nd Avenue, then continuing to drop off and park at Lumen Field.

Shawn Yim Updated Memorial Information