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Today in West Palm Beach, FL, International President John Costa surprised attendees at a Shop Steward training that included Stewards from Local 1577-West Palm Beach, FL, and Local 1267-Fort Lauderdale, FL. Costa thanked the attendees for their leadership, commitment, and dedication to our Locals. He led a lively discussion with the attendees and talked about his experiences as a Shop Steward for Local 819-Newark, NJ. He also discussed the most recent attack on labor unions in the state, Senate Bill 256, and how our union is doing everything we can to fight it.
Throughout the training, stewards learned critical skills for their positions, including the role of Shop Stewards in their Locals, their responsibilities, grievance handling and procedures, leadership and communications skills, and more.
Local 1577 President Dwight Mattingly and Vice President Joey Acevedo then took Costa for a tour of the Palm Tran facility as well as at the West Palm Beach Intermodal Station, where he met with operators and members in the maintenance department to hear about their issues on the job and how the union can help them. It was a great day meeting with members at their training and on the job. Thank you to our Florida Locals for everything you do!
#ATU #UnionStrong #Transit #TransitWorkers #WestPalmBeach
Throughout the training, stewards learned critical skills for their positions, including the role of Shop Stewards in their Locals, their responsibilities, grievance handling and procedures, leadership and communications skills, and more.
Local 1577 President Dwight Mattingly and Vice President Joey Acevedo then took Costa for a tour of the Palm Tran facility as well as at the West Palm Beach Intermodal Station, where he met with operators and members in the maintenance department to hear about their issues on the job and how the union can help them. It was a great day meeting with members at their training and on the job. Thank you to our Florida Locals for everything you do!
#ATU #UnionStrong #Transit #TransitWorkers #WestPalmBeach
It was a busy day in New York, as International President Costa installed Local 1179-New York, NY, officers and executive board members and then visited members on the job at the JFK bus depot. International Vice President Mark Henry and Local 1181-New York, NY, President/Business Agent Tomas Fret also attended.
At the installation, Costa thanked the Local officers for their leadership. “It’s an honor to be here today with your recently elected officers. As a former Local officer, I understand the importance of their jobs in serving you, our members,” Costa told the members in attendance. The elected officers include President/Business Agent Jose DeJesus, Vice President Edward Franke, Secretary-Treasurer Colando Stokes, and Recording Secretary Angela Stanley.
At the JFK bus depot, Costa recalled his days as a mechanic at Local 819-Newark, NJ, and the changing technology as he spoke with maintenance workers. He also had the opportunity to talk with bus operators in the break room about their jobs and concerns and thanked them all for their commitment and dedication on the job.
To wrap up the day, Costa met with International Vice President Ray Greaves and New York State Legislative Conference Board Chair, and Local 726-Staten Island, NY, President/Business Agent Danny Casella about fighting for EPP job protections for our Local 1181-New York, NY, school bus members. #ATUStrongerTogether #1u #UnionStrong
At the installation, Costa thanked the Local officers for their leadership. “It’s an honor to be here today with your recently elected officers. As a former Local officer, I understand the importance of their jobs in serving you, our members,” Costa told the members in attendance. The elected officers include President/Business Agent Jose DeJesus, Vice President Edward Franke, Secretary-Treasurer Colando Stokes, and Recording Secretary Angela Stanley.
At the JFK bus depot, Costa recalled his days as a mechanic at Local 819-Newark, NJ, and the changing technology as he spoke with maintenance workers. He also had the opportunity to talk with bus operators in the break room about their jobs and concerns and thanked them all for their commitment and dedication on the job.
To wrap up the day, Costa met with International Vice President Ray Greaves and New York State Legislative Conference Board Chair, and Local 726-Staten Island, NY, President/Business Agent Danny Casella about fighting for EPP job protections for our Local 1181-New York, NY, school bus members. #ATUStrongerTogether #1u #UnionStrong
On day two of their strike, our Local 689 Loudoun County Transit workers walked out of contract negotiations after Keolis put an insulting last, best, and final contract offer on the table and the company refused to set new bargaining dates. Our members went back to the picket line with a renewed strength to stay united until they get a fair and just contract. #ATUStrongerTogether #1u #STRIKE #OneDayLongerOneDayStronger #UnionStrong
ATU International President John Costa and International Vice President Steve MacDougall were in Boston, MA to visit with members of Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589 on the job and to install the Local’s officers at the Union meeting.
After visiting the Local’s new Union Hall, Costa met with bus operators at the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Albany garage during their holiday lunch. Costa then went to the MBTA Green Line facility where he had the opportunity to visit the facilities and speak with maintenance workers, rail operators, and operations workers. In touring these facilities, Costa saw firsthand the critical work our members perform each day in the city of Boston and listen to their concerns impacting their Local and fellow members.
“I want to thank each and every one of you for your commitment and dedication as frontline heroes to keep Boston moving throughout the pandemic and beyond,” Costa told our members. “You are the heart and soul of this great Union. It is an honor to visit with you today. Happy Holidays to you and your families.” #ATUStrongerTogether #Boston #UnionStrong #1u #HappyHolidays
After visiting the Local’s new Union Hall, Costa met with bus operators at the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Albany garage during their holiday lunch. Costa then went to the MBTA Green Line facility where he had the opportunity to visit the facilities and speak with maintenance workers, rail operators, and operations workers. In touring these facilities, Costa saw firsthand the critical work our members perform each day in the city of Boston and listen to their concerns impacting their Local and fellow members.
“I want to thank each and every one of you for your commitment and dedication as frontline heroes to keep Boston moving throughout the pandemic and beyond,” Costa told our members. “You are the heart and soul of this great Union. It is an honor to visit with you today. Happy Holidays to you and your families.” #ATUStrongerTogether #Boston #UnionStrong #1u #HappyHolidays
It was a festive day in Washington, DC, today, as ATU International President John Costa, International Secretary-Treasurer Ken Kirk, International Executive Vice President Yvette Trujillo, and members of the ATU General Executive Board had the distinct honor of joining President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh at the White House Labor Holiday Party in Washington, DC.
Prior to the party, International President Costa had the opportunity to meet with President Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, Vice President Harris, and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff. #ATUStrongerTogether #Holdays #WhiteHouse #WashingtonDC #Labor #UnionStrong #WhiteHouseHolidayParty
Prior to the party, International President Costa had the opportunity to meet with President Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, Vice President Harris, and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff. #ATUStrongerTogether #Holdays #WhiteHouse #WashingtonDC #Labor #UnionStrong #WhiteHouseHolidayParty
