ATU Local 1700

Oct 30

ATU Recognizes Womens' Caucus

The Local 1700 Women’s Caucus has continued to grow since its April founding conference, prompting the ATU International Women’s Caucus to recognize the group – with nearly 30 members in 14 cities – as an official chapter.

Oct 29

The Road To Citzenship

On Aug. 14, Local 1700 members packed into a van provided by Greyhound and joined 200 carloads of working families for a caravan to Bakersfield, California, organized by the L.A. County Federation of Labor.

Sep 18

Local 1700 Members to Elect National, Regional Leaders

Local 1700 members are beginning to focus on December balloting for the union’s president, executive vice president and financial secretary/treasurer, and for the regional vice president who represents their city. The Executive Board has gone through significant changes since the 2010 election due to promotion, retirement and death.

Sep 18

Greyhound Can Do More to Lower Health Risks

Local 1700 is determined to hold Greyhound accountable for its role in driving up health risks. Meanwhile, members can lower their 2014 premiums by participating in at least one ‘Healthy Hound’ activity by October.

Sep 18

A New View on Union Leadership

It’s time to stop living in the past. It’s time to look forward and fight for a better future.

By President Sandra Frye

Jun 10

Healthy Hound Program

By now everyone should have received a brochure from Health and Welfare. If it is still laying on your table where you left it, now is the time to take a moment and read it. Go ahead, open it up, it is for your health.

Apr 30

A shop steward training session for recently initiated Crucero and Americanos drivers. (click for larger image)

Welcome Our Newest Union Members

By President Sandra Frye

May Day is known around the world as International Workers Day, and this year we have a special victory to celebrate. As part of the new contract, Greyhound agreed to dismantle its Crucero and Americanos subsidiaries and return all the subcontracted work by May 1.

Apr 30

The ATU Women's Caucus (click for larger image)

Women's Caucus a Success

April 15, 2013 kicked of the first annual ATU Woman's Caucus and was a great success! There was about twenty of us in attendance from all over the country and although it was a small gathering, the message was big!

Mar 11

Sandra Frye Steps Up to Lead Local 1700

On March 1, ATU Local 1700 began writing a new chapter in the union’s history. After serving as president for more than eight years, Bruce Hamilton assumed new duties as an ATU International Vice President. Executive V.P. Sandra Frye, as mandated by the union’s bylaws, has stepped up to lead Local 1700.