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Nov 02

Bain Shipping Illinois Jobs to China

On the day before an election that’s supposed to hinge on jobs, taxes and the middle class, Bain Capital, the company Mitt Romney founded, will close the doors of a factory in Freeport, Illinois, and ship 170 good, high-tech jobs to China. The employees of Sensata Technologies were forced to train their Chinese replacements, and the American flag that flew over the factory was reportedly removed while Chinese engineers visited the site. A group of workers have set up “Camp Bainport” across from the factory, and several supporters have been arrested for blocking trucks hauling equipment out of the plant.

Nov 02

Michigan ATU says “Yes on Prop 2!”

The most important item on Michigan’s ballot after the presidential election is Proposition 2, a ballot measure to protect our right to collective bargaining, one of our most fundamental rights as transit workers and union members. Prop 2 will ensure that our voice is heard and that workers, not just CEOs, benefit from a company’s success. Members have been leafleting riders and the public at bus stops and transit centers. To see their flyer, click the headline.

Nov 02

Chris Christe praises Obama's handling of Hurricane Sandy relief efforts.

Oct 19

Greyhound, ATU 1700 Begin Contract Negotiations

Positive outlook for an agreement that should reverse the downward spiral Greyhound workers suffered during the company’s long slide.

Oct 19

COPE Works for Labor Victory at the Ballot Box

Local 1700 members are active across the country, from defending labor rights in California to rocking the transit world in a webcast from Ohio and Colorado.

Oct 18

WATCH THE VIDEO

He's Made It Clear That He Will Decimate Transportation

Mitt Romney may not be clear on his details, but he has made it clear that he will dismantle transportation and move forward anti-union laws.

Our new video shows that plan. Watch it.

Across the country Romney and his GOP partners have made it clear in their platform that they will support states and Governors like Scott Walker who aggressively attack unions.

Oct 16

Women Members Forming ATU Local 1700 Caucus

An unprecedented number of Greyhound drivers and terminal workers are female and, judging by the warm response from dozens of members around the country, the time is right to form an ATU Local 1700 Women’s Caucus.

Sep 30

Join the ATU Webcast!

Click on the link above to join ATU members from all across America in a huge ATU Internet event to Rock the Transit World! (or click here!)

Sep 26

Contract Talks Continue

A new bargaining session is underway as the Union pushes its Fairness on the Job Agenda.

Sep 24

Seniority Rosters - September, 2012

Click above to find the current seniority rosters sorted by location as of September 5, 2012.