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ATU Local 689

@ATULocal689

Amalgamated Transit Union Local 689 - A Union of 15,000 transit workers in and around the nation's capital. Fighting for transit workers and riders!

 Washington, DC Metro-area
atulocal689.org
Joined December 2010
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Not all bus stops are created equal...
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WMSC staff had opportunity to sit down with leaders of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 689. While at Local 689 headquarters, WMSC visited its memorial to honor fallen transit workers. #FlashbackFriday #RailSafety #SafetyOversight #TransitSafety
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@ATUCommOct 28
Rest in Power, Dolores Huerta! #1u #UnionStrong #canlab
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Tom Roussey@tomroussey7newsOct 26
The dirty little secret about the last entrance to the Express Lanes going north from VA into DC is the more expensive it is the more likely you'll hit a wall of traffic. $12.80 & the traffic is worse than the free lanes. (before you judge I'm a passenger & the company is paying) – at Arlington, VA
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📣 Open Enrollment is happening NOW! Local 689 members, review your benefits and make changes for 2027. 📲 Submit forms online: linktr.ee/tehw 📩 Check your email (and spam folder) for your DocuSign confirmation receipt. ⏰ Deadline: Nov. 6 at 5 PM!
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Zara Norman@zaraleinormanOct 21
The Mayor's Office has denied @washingtonsun's appeal for DDOT data showing how many times AVs have crashed while testing here. The good news is that @Waymo gave us the data D.C. won't, and @CMCharlesAllen said his bill would require public reporting. washingtonsun.com/metro-news…
The Washington Sun Metro: Crash Course

The Washington Sun Metro: Crash Course

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A sad day for our ATU family.
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It's National School Bus Safety Week, thank you to our school bus members for the important job you do each day. #SchoolBusSafety
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On Friday, pack the DC Council hearing for tax justice!
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📬 Local 689 members, check your mailbox! TEHW has mailed out 2027 Open Enrollment materials. 📅 Enrollment runs Oct. 19–Nov. 6, 2026. Review your materials and prepare for the upcoming enrollment period! Digital forms: linktr.ee/tehw
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Aparna Raj@aparnafordcOct 2
Interested in working in the Ward 1 DC Council office? While our focus right now is the general election, we're also gauging interest from people dedicated to fighting for a better Ward 1 in the Council office. Fill out this form by November 8: airtable.com/app5UvQUZgEwGHB…
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ALT Graphic that reads "Want to work with us? (If we win the general election in November" -- Share your interest by November 8th"

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My colleague @emilyykennard spotted a D.C. Circulator driving down Maryland Avenue NE this morning. Did a random person buy one after the D.C. government offloaded them when service ended? Is the Circulator making a grand return to D.C.? It's no to both, sadly.
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@ATUCommSep 25
Welcome to our newest Coach Operator apprenticeship graduates at Local 697-Toledo, OH. These are the first graduates of the new innovative apprenticeship program developed by our Local and TARTA. Under International President John Costa’s leadership, our Union has set the standard for developing these important apprenticeship programs in the transit industry.
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Zara Norman@zaraleinormanSep 24
No second Metro stop in the final Commanders stadium master plan, despite many residents' assertion that the rapid transit bus — the "Gold Line" — won't be sufficient. @wmata has said it + an expansion to the existing station can handle the traffic. washingtonsun.com/metro/comm…
A New Commanders Stadium Is Coming. How Will Anybody Get There?

A New Commanders Stadium Is Coming. How Will Anybody Get There?

The question of whether to build a second train station at RFK has divided a neighborhood — and city government.

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Jaclyn Peiser (@jackiepeiser) profile pictureJaclyn Peiser@jackiepeiserSep 24
EXCLUSIVE: The RFK Master Plan and has been sent to council today for approval. I got a first look at the plans and spoke to @OPinDC director Anita Cozart about the feedback and the new report. dc.citycast.fm/business-deve…
Final RFK Stadium Master Plan to Include Gold Line, Parking Garages and Green Space · City Cast DC

Final RFK Stadium Master Plan to Include Gold Line, Parking Garages and Green Space · City Cast DC

The D.C. Council will vote to adopt the land use plan in the coming weeks.

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Metro Forward
@wmataSep 22
In honor of World #CarFreeDay, thank you for choosing Metro – today and every day. 🚇🚌🚲    According to @APTA_info:   ⛽ 6 billion gallons of gas is saved each year by using public transit  💸 87% of trips directly benefit the local economy   💼 50% of trips power the workforce    No mode of transportation is perfect, but we’re still the best way to get around the DMV!
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DC, we're launching our People's Survey! I want to know what's working, what isn't, and what our people-first government can do to help. Please share your thoughts with me at janeesefordc.com/survey! Y también puedes hacerlo en español.
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Missing your dog? We’ve got one running around our parking lot. (2701 Whitney Place, Forestville) tagging entities to expand reach. @PGFDNews @PGCCouncilMedia @pgcountyexec @PGCTV
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AMC shuttle drivers at NIH held a practice picket today. Workers have been without a contract for months and the negotiations have dragged on. Now the company is threatening to take back benefits workers earned in past contracts! Enough is enough! #ATU689FairContracts
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@ATUCommSep 11
#NeverForget911
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