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Update on Incident Involving Shots Fired at CT Coach, April 18, 2025

Dear ATU 1576 Family,

Update on Incident Involving Shots Fired at CT Coach, April 18, 2025

In Sympathy - Curtis Wright

Dear ATU Local 1576 Family,

In Sympathy - Curtis Wright

Scott Ryan 5-Year Anniversary Memorial

Join Us in Remembering Scott Ryan – March 26th

Dear ATU 1576 Members,

Scott Ryan 5-Year Anniversary Memorial

Transit union announces March 20 kickoff of Transit Safety & Security Task Force

The Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 587 on Friday announced March 20 as the first meeting date for the new Transit Safety and Security Task Force.

Transit union announces March 20 kickoff of Transit Safety & Security Task Force

Update on Community Transit Coach Operator Barrier Doors

The proposal submission period for the coach operator barrier door project at Community Transit has officially closed, and six companies submitted proposals for consideration. This response is huge and marks a critical step in enhancing operator safety at the agency.

Update on Community Transit Coach Operator Barrier Doors

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