News and Updates

Industry Leaders Discuss Workforce Development and Equity Issues at ATU Legislative Conference

Posted June 2021

During the ATU Legislative Conference last week, ATU Workforce Development Coordinator Jamaine Gibson moderated a panel consisting of ATU International President John Costa, Jobs to Move America Executive Director Madeline Janis, and former transit agency General Manager/CEO and current founder of Introducing Youth to American Infrastructure Dr. Beverly Scott.

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ATU and APTA Leaders Share Insights on Building a Strong and Resilient Frontline Transit Workforce at ATU Legislative Conference

Posted June 2021

On June 7, Executive Director Jack Clark moderated a discussion between ATU International President John Costa and APTA President and CEO Paul Skoutelas. The panel was part of the three-day ATU Legislative Conference.

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Bus Maintenance Apprenticeship Committee Provides Forum for Discussion and Peer Advice

Posted June 2021

The Center’s Bus Maintenance Apprenticeship Committee met virtually on May 19. The committee heard from labor and management representatives of agencies with registered apprenticeship programs that include Seattle, VTA (San Jose), MARTA (Atlanta), AC Transit (Oakland), and San Diego MTS. Agencies that recently received registered apprenticeship status through DOL spoke next about their experiences in launching their programs.

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In Memory of Michael Rudometkin

Posted June 2021

It was with great sadness that we learned that our colleague and friend, Michael Rudometkin, was a victim in last week’s shooting at VTA. Michael was an Overhead Line Worker and ATU Local 265 member.

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Senate Conducts Hearing for the Nomination of Nuria Fernandez as FTA Administrator

Posted May 2021

On May 11, the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee met virtually to conduct a hearing for the pending nomination of Nuria Fernandez as Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).

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