Amalgamated Transit Union Local #1338,
Dallas, TX
"WHERE WORKING TOGETHER MAKES
ALL THE DIFFERENCE"
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
As of November 4th gets closer, it is important that we of Organized Labor remember how critical the upcoming elections are to the working people of America.
Looking at just two important issues, the lack of health care for 48 million Americans and the Employee Free Choice Act strongly shows the need to elect the national ticket of Barack Obama and Joe Biden.
If we are successful in seeing that Barack Obama and Joe Biden take office in January 2009, they will require a supporting staff of congressional allies. We must elect represent ivies that will take a firm stand in support of issues important to working people. Electing Rick Noriega to the U.S. Senate would give Texas union families a much needed friend in Washington D.C.
Guaranteeing fairness in our judicial system and ensuring a state government that is representative of the working people of Texas makes it equally as important to support AFL-CIO endorsed candidates in judicial races and state legislative contests.
Our support is also required in county level races. Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez has been a strong friend of working men and women. We have the opportunity to retain her as the county's top law enforcement officer.
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The Amalgamated Transit Union is the largest labor organization representing transit workers in the U.S. and Canada.
Founded in 1892, the ATU today is comprised of over 180,000 members in over 273 local unions in 46 states and nine provinces. The ATU inlcudes bus, subway, light rail, and ferry operators, clerks, baggage handlers, mechanics and others in the urban transit, over-the-road and school bus industries as well as partransit, emergency medical, clerical and municipal workers. Welcome Aboard and Thank You for visiting our website for our members the only website sanctioned recognized by the ATU International for the members of ATU Local 1338. This website is sponsored solely by your elected Union Officials. Therefore, you can feel reassured and trust that the information found within is accurate and true. This new website is a tribute to our members. It is the result of many years in planning and many more hours of labor and dedication. It is our vision that this website is just one more tool to assist the leadership of this Local to better communicate with our members. We hope you find your new website informative and easy to navigate. Enjoy your visit. We hope your experience will be a pleasant one. We are still adding new features and will be updating information for you, check back soon |
Support Public Transit
Protect Your Job and Strengthen Your Union - Fight Back Against High Gas Prices
The high cost of fuel has been a double-edged sword for the transit industry. While ridership has surged, transit agencies, which are running at capacity, are also being squeezed by the increased cost of diesel fuel.
With a massive number of commuters switching from driving to transit as the price of gasoline climbs towards five dollars per gallon, and perhaps beyond, transit service should be expanding and ATU membership should be growing in size as a result.
However, the opposite is happening. Due to the increased price of diesel fuel, layoffs and service cuts are occurring at transit systems throughout the United States. ATU members can help turn this situation around by urging their U.S. Senators to pass legislation that would provide fuel subsidies to transit agencies.
We must act fast! The Senate will only be in session for a limited number of days between now and the end of the year.
SENATOR CLINTON INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO SUPPORT MASS TRANSIT CLINTON BILL HELPS MEET INCREASING DEMAND FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Click on Senator Clinton's Picture for the whole story.
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Union
Meeting
When:
On the
Third Tuesday
of each month.
Where:
4206 Swiss Ave.
Dallas, TX 75243
The next meeting will be held on
Tuesday
September 16 , 2008
If you have not picked up your watch please come by the Union Hall and do so
ATU #1338 Headquarters
4206 Swiss Ave, Dallas, TX, 75243
Telephone: 214-828-1641/Fax: 214-828-1809 /E-EMail:info@atu1338.org
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