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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2026

New Orleans RTA Reaches Agreement with ATU

The agreement provides competitive wages and reflects strong labor-management collaboration, positive working relationships, and a shared commitment to building a world-class transit system for the community, said RTA CEO Lona Edwards Hankins.

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Newsby StaffAugust 14, 2025

California's AC Transit, Labor Union Reach New Agreement

In a decisive show of unity, Local 192 approved the CBA by an impressive 73% of members who cast ballots, according to AC Transit.

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Newsby StaffJuly 2, 2025

L.A. Metro Board Approves Labor Deal, Expansion for Transit Ambassador Program

The move follows significant public support for the Transit Ambassador initiative and sets the stage for Metro to employ ambassadors, previously contracted through third-party vendors directly.

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Newsby StaffJune 7, 2025

Board Passes Labor Agreement, Budget at California's VTA

The board unanimously approved a contract ratified by an overwhelming majority of employees represented by the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 265.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJune 4, 2025

Santa Clara VTA, ATU Ratifies 4-Year Labor Agreement

The new agreement ensures competitive wages and improved benefits for 1,500 frontline transit workers while restoring stability across VTA’s labor landscape.

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Newsby StaffMay 19, 2025

NJ TRANSIT, Union Reach Tentative Agreement

With the agreement, regular weekday train service is expected to resume on May 20, following approximately 24 hours of safety inspections, infrastructure readiness checks, and equipment repositioning.

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Newsby StaffApril 18, 2025

California's VTA: 3 of 4 Unions Have Ratified Contracts

Despite outreach efforts by VTA, negotiations with the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 265 remain unresolved, according to the agency.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMarch 27, 2025

Judge Orders Striking California VTA Employees Back to Work

The judge issued the order after hearing arguments from lawyers representing VTA and the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 265 in court earlier this week.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsFebruary 5, 2025

Marcus Molinaro Nominated as Next FTA Administrator

Molinaro served as U.S. representative for New York's 19th congressional district from 2023 to 2025, where he also served on the House Committee on Agriculture, the House T&I Committee, and the House Committee on Small Business. 

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJanuary 18, 2024

Chicago's Metra Adopts Passenger Code of Conduct

The new Passenger Code of Conduct is in response to a law passed by the Illinois Legislature in 2023 that gives transit agencies the ability to act against riders who engage in certain conduct.

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