From the ATU Legislative Council of Washington State
It has been quite a whirlwind for the 2025 WA State Legislative Session. With this being a long session and the focus being on the state budget, deficient funding is under the gun. March 24, 2025, is the drop date to see what the state plans on doing for funding. Read More...
Amalgamated Transit Union Legislative Council
Our Purpose
The Washington State Legislative Council exists under the authorization of the Amalgamated Transit Union International Constitution and General By-Laws. Read More...
Bellingham
Local 843
Officers:
Dan Darwin, President/Business Agent
AJ Walcott, Financial Secretary
Website:
www.atu843.org/
Everett
Local 883
Officers:
Steven L. Read More...
The Government Affairs Department is dedicated to protecting the jobs and working conditions of all ATU members. The Department monitors legislation impacting transit, school bus and intercity bus transportation at the federal and state levels. Working with the AFL-CIO, we also follow and act on labor-related legislation on all levels. Read More...
The ATU plays a role in an important civil rights issue: ensuring that seniors and persons with disabilities have access to high quality paratransit services. The Americans with Disabilities Act, passed in 1990, combated discrimination and put requirements into place to help persons with disabilities live and work in an integrated setting. Read More...