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NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2016 ATU DRIVING JUSTICE INTERNATIONAL OFFICERS LAWRENCE J. HANLEY International President JAVIER M. PEREZ, JR. International Executive Vice President NEWSBRIEFS OSCAR OWENS International Secretary-Treasurer ATU wins ILCA media awards INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENTS ATU Communications is proud to announce that the Union again RICHARD M. MURPHY won 13 awards in the National/International Union category of Newburyport, MA – [email protected] the International Labor Communicators Association (ILCA) 2015 BOB M. HYKAWAY Media competition. ILCA says the “winners represent some of Calgary, AB – [email protected] the best and most inspired work in labor communications and are JANIS M. BORCHARDT to be congratulated in promoting the highest standards of labor Madison, WI – [email protected] journalism.” International President Larry Hanley congratulates all PAUL BOWEN Canton, MI – [email protected] staff members involved in these award-winning communications. KENNETH R. KIRK Lancaster, TX – [email protected] FIRST PLACE Political Action/Organizing Campaign - Best Collateral: GARY RAUEN Visual Communications - Best Cartoon: Clayton, NC – [email protected] ATU Chuy Garcia campaign ATU Bus with Presidential Candidates by ATU International MARCELLUS BARNES by Mike Konopacki and ATU International Flossmore, IL – [email protected] General Excellence - Website: Writing - Best Electronic Content: RAY RIVERA ATU International website ATU International website by ATU International Staff Lilburn, GA – [email protected] by ATU International YVETTE TRUJILLO Visual Communications, Best Design - Thornton, CO – [email protected] Writing - Saul Miller Awards, Political Action: Website, App, or E Publication: GARY JOHNSON, SR. ATU, progressive coalition shake up ATU International Website Chicago establishment in mayor’s race by ATU International Cleveland, OH – [email protected] by ATU International ROBIN WEST Halifax, NS – [email protected] Political Action/Organizing Campaign: THIRD PLACE Best Flyer: JOHN COSTA Chris Christie milk carton missing door-hang General Excellence - Electronic Publication: Kenilworth, NJ – [email protected] by ATU International ATU Dispatch CHUCK WATSON by ATU International Staff Syracuse, NY – [email protected] Visual Communications - Best Front Page/Cover: Magazines: Electronic Media - Best Issues/Advocacy Video: CLAUDIA HUDSON Bus driver bathroom breaks are a matter of human Oakland, CA – [email protected] In Transit, July/August cover by ATU International dignity and decency BRUCE HAMILTON by ATU International New York, NY – [email protected] Political Action/Organizing Campaign - Best Mail Piece: MICHELLE SOMMERS HONORABLE MENTION Brooklyn Park, MN – [email protected] The Big Pig – Fix The T by ATU International Staff JAMES LINDSAY Writing - Saul Miller Awards, Santa Clarita, CA – [email protected] Collective Bargaining: SECOND PLACE NYC school bus Local struggles have long history EMANUELE (MANNY) SFORZA by ATU International Toronto, ON – [email protected] Writing - Best Editorial or Column: A Streetcar Named Deception INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES by ATU International President Larry Hanley DENNIS ANTONELLIS Spokane, WA – [email protected] INTERNATIONAL OFFICERS EMERITUS STEPHAN MACDOUGALL Boston, MA – [email protected] International President Jim La Sala, ret. ANTHONY GARLAND Washington, DC – [email protected] International President Warren George, ret. ANTONETTE BRYANT International Executive Vice President Ellis Franklin, ret. Oakland, CA – [email protected] International Executive Vice President Mike Siano, ret. SESIL RUBAIN New Carrollton, MD – [email protected]

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IN TRANSIT | www.atu.org 3 NOV/DEC 2016 CONTENT Vol. 125, No. 6

58TH INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION AFFIRMS ATU TRAINING, ACTIVISM AGENDA 10 EXECUTIVE, INTERNATIONAL OFFICERS RE-ELECTED, SFORZA VOTED IVP

2 International Officers & 21 Committees of the 58th Convention General Executive Board 26 Are the cameras installed on Kelowna News Briefs buses enough? 3 Index Page W. Vancouver Blue Bus workers settle first 4 Edmonton looking a bus blind spots after strike in 100-year history tragic pedestrian deaths 27 Regina Local concerned about drivers’ 5 International President’s Message: safety after violent incidents Ka Boom! 28 Local remembers historic strike with rally 6 International Executive Vice President’s to preserve local, public transit Message: ATU benefits from Union’s military 29 Translations (Spanish) veterans: Beleaguered voters reject mainstream of both parties 31 In Memoriam 7 International Secretary-Treasurer’s Message: 32 2016 ATU Election Mobilization Don’t let up now 8 Canadian Agenda: ATU, TTC warn ‘rider’ suicides lead to increased worker absenteeism 9 Strong election for public transit despite deeply divided country

IN TRANSIT | www.atu.org 3 Edmonton looking at bus blind spots after tragic pedestrian deaths

ATU’s campaign to bring attention to the danger of “These things can bury a lot of territory for the driver. “blind spots” created by poor bus design is gaining So, we practice weaving and ducking around to make traction in cities across North America. The Union sure we see everything, but it’s possible we don’t catch recently made headlines in Edmonton, AB, where two everything,” says Bradshaw “And the trouble is, when a pedestrians were struck and killed by public transit buses bus is making that slow left-hand turn, someone walking within a few weeks. beside it can stay right in that blind spot right until the bus makes contact without the driver or the pedestrian “The city is very much interested in what we have to say knowing what’s going on.” here,” says Local President Steve Bradshaw, 569-Edmonton, AB. “The first time I spoke to them they were like, ‘Steve, The accidents might have been prevented by placing the that hasn’t even been on our radar, tell us more.’ Dialogue drivers-side mirror below the sidelines, and doing away is wide open; they want to talk to us.” with surplus fiberglass, rubber and aluminum, leaving a frame which was narrow enough to not obstruct the driver’s vision. Poor bus design leads to pedestrian fatalities Retrofitting mirrors ATU is telling them what it has told transit employers all over both of our countries: While inexpensive bus design Removing the “A” pillar would be expensive, but simply may be good for municipal budgets, it has resulted in the retrofitting side mirrors would be an effective and less manufacture of buses with wide blind spots that block the costly (approximately $270 per vehicle) solution. vision of drivers, and lead to pedestrian fatalities. And what should a pedestrian do in the meantime? “Big and cheap fiberglass construction, poorly chosen “Make sure you can see the driver. Otherwise they cannot mirrors, and more poorly chosen side windows have see you. Try not to get into that position of synchrony with resulted in enormous obstruction,” ATU safety expert the position of the mirror and the position of the pillar as Brian Sherlock explained to the city. they turn otherwise you’ve got to run. They may not be ATU speculates that the pedestrians who died after being able to see you,” Sherlock says. v struck by the buses were stuck in blind spots created by a combination of a wide “A” frame, a mirror that obstructed the driver’s vision, a wider pillar, thicker rope seal, and doors that were not made entirely of glass. Designs like this create a phenomenon in which, as a driver turns left, a blind spot masks the presence of a pedestrian crossing from the left, until it’s too late.

4 November/December 2016 | IN TRANSIT IN TRANSIT | www.atu.org 5 LARRY HANLEY, INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT

Ka Boom!

That’s what America heard on election night. It must be our job to unite workers around principles that will make all of our lives better. What it means is that workers are tired of being double- talked by slick politicians – people who say they are with us, but voted over 40 years to turn our economy into a horror show for working people. Turbulent waters ahead This Union stood for change in 2016. We supported the Brace yourselves, however. We are likely to hit turbulent fight by endorsing Bernie Sanders. When he failed to win waters. Many of the programs we will see proposed and the primaries, we supported Hillary Clinton. That was perhaps enacted could do the opposite of what Trump the best choice for workers in our view. Some of our own voters expect, and what he promised. members disagreed. And, we must resist attacks on our constitutional rights. Donald Trump won this election in part, by appealing That includes the rights ofall Americans. to the worst in people. To be really clear, we believe that Martin Niemöller (1892–1984) was a prominent most Americans do not support the hate speech he used to Protestant pastor who emerged as an outspoken public foe enflame people. of Adolf Hitler and spent the last seven years of Nazi rule in concentration camps.

ATU will fight attacks on civil rights He is perhaps best remembered for the quotation: ATU will stand strong to fight against efforts to attack First they came for the Socialists, civil rights, and we do expect extremist legislation from a and I did not speak out— Republican Congress. There is a very dark side to his victory. Because I was not a Socialist. We understand the parallels between our times and the Then they came for the Trade Unionists, wake of the last worldwide depression in the 1930s. We and I did not speak out— must be vigilant and perhaps courageous in pushing back against any efforts to strip any Americans of their human Because I was not a Trade Unionist. rights as a pretext for “making America great.” Then they came for the Jews, American workers turned a corner and I did not speak out— But, the silver lining, if there is one, is that American workers Because I was not a Jew. have turned a corner. They are saying through this revolt that the status quo has lost its status. That no longer will we nod Then they came for me—and there was no one left to our heads to the establishment while we all suffer. speak for me. ATU has said that from the beginning. We hope the Trump administration will make good its promise to help America’s working people.

IN TRANSIT | www.atu.org 5 JAVIER PEREZ, JR., INTERNATIONAL EXEC. VICE PRESIDENT ATU benefits from Union’s military veterans BELEAGUERED VOTERS REJECT MAINSTREAM OF BOTH PARTIES

More of our members and their families have been visiting People are hurting, and they blame both major political the DC area over the last several months. And, as I’m parties for not working together for the public good. They writing this on Veterans Day, I’m reminded that no visit to fear for the future, for themselves and their families – for the region is complete without spending some quiet time the forgotten middle class. at Arlington National Cemetery. And that’s why so many voted for a candidate who rejected People from all over the world come to the cemetery to the mainstream of both parties, placing their hopes, no see the tomb of the unknowns, the Kennedy gravesite, and matter how unfounded, in his promise to provide them Arlington House. Arlington is also a place where, every with good paying jobs. day, 25 families come to bury one of their own.

The echo of history surrounds you walking through the graves that stretch out over Arlington’s rolling hills, as the And yet there is hope Stars and Stripes flutter nearby. Your heart swells with pride Lest anyone be tempted to lose hope, there is a silver lining. and gratitude for all veterans. Voters approved a record number of transit referenda across the U.S., proving once again, that when ATU members and our allies talk about transit issues that affect Veterans and drivers everyone’s lives, ballot initiatives pass. Early in my career as a bus operator most of the senior drivers were veterans of World War II. It was a pleasure to work with them and learn about our Union from them. One The beat goes on who exemplifies all of them is now retired operator Harold I was humbled and privileged to be reelected at our Ambrocious. He is a youthful, robust man in his late eighties. recently completed Convention to serve you for the next three years. Thanks to each of your for this extraordinary Harold was always willing to explain a route, our contract, opportunity. v play ping pong, and be a friend. Even in retirement he still volunteers for the Local; most recently to bring streetcar work back within the ATU fold. Harold operated a streetcar earlier in his career. Please visit www.atu.org for more information and the latest ATU news.

Media culpa? I’m writing this three days after the U.S. presidential election, and all the media talking heads seem flabbergasted at the stunning outcome. But, they mostly missed what progressive filmmaker Michael Moore got right months ago.

6 November/December 2016 | IN TRANSIT IN TRANSIT | www.atu.org 7 OSCAR OWENS, INTERNATIONAL SECRETARY-TREASURER

Don’t let up now

Donald Trump’s election came as a shock to most of us ‘Buyer’s remorse’ who couldn’t imagine anything like this ever happening in But, these are only two of many things voters don’t know America. But there were signs that something was afoot in about Donald Trump, and “buyer’s remorse” will eventually the republic that the pollsters didn’t take seriously. overtake those who elected him, big time, when they find First was the emergence of Senator Bernie Sanders who out that he cannot do, or never intended to do the things took the Democratic Party by surprise – just like Donald he promised. Trump took the GOP by surprise. And second was that so That’s why we cannot let up now. We must continue to many union voters – usually the bulwark of the Democratic fight for what we believe in, not only to prevent the worst Party – supported the Republican nominee. from happening in the near-term, but to be ready to bring all of the workers who voted for Trump home after they realize they’ve been had. v The only real issue These not-so-hidden factors in the election demonstrate that the struggle of the middle class was the only real issue Please visit www.atu.org for more information and the in the campaign. latest ATU news. Donald Trump deftly exploited the frustration and resentment so many Americans feel who are working harder than ever for less than they made before the recession. And he convinced at least half of union voters that he would do more for them than the candidate endorsed by their union.

I’ll bet that the union members who voted for Donald Trump didn’t know that he ran on a Republican platform that would weaken, if not destroy unions, and end federal support for public transit (a matter of great concern to ATU members). If this is not a formula for disaster for workers in general, and ATU members in particular, I don’t know what is.

IN TRANSIT | www.atu.org 7 Canadian Agenda

ATU, TTC warn ‘rider’ suicides lead to increased worker absenteeism

Transit managers across North America have long claimed Some reluctant to accept counselling that absenteeism is higher among transit workers than it Toronto City Councillor and TTC Board Member Shelley should be. Typically, they blame everything but the most Carroll sees a reluctance in some traumatized workers to obvious: the work takes a higher toll on transit workers take advantage of the counseling offered by the agency’s than other professions. employee assistance program. “Do we need to do some The sedentary nature of the job, split shifts, the jarring extraordinary management counselling to say, ‘You really vibration that driving inflicts, exposure to infectious have to talk to someone?,’” she asks. disease, and the stress caused by heavy traffic, impossible “Sometimes,” Carroll says, “operators are bullied by schedules, and unruly passengers create more health passengers on the bus and if it’s disturbing enough there’s problems in transit than in other workforces. Add to this a problem there and us saying, ‘Why are you away today?’ the increasing incidence of violent assaults, there are ample is not going to help them get over the problem and in fact reasons for transit employees to take sick days. may lead to more absence.”

The situation has gotten attention as a result of the city’s ‘Priority One’ decision to monitor its employees’ absenteeism, and its request that TTC find out which of its departments have Now ATU Local 113-Toronto, ON, and the Toronto the greatest problem. Transit Commission are drawing attention to something else that forces transit workers off the job:“rider” suicide. An average of 23 “priority one” rider suicide attempts take ‘This is genuine sickness’ place each year that often have a traumatic effect on the Byford has agreed to comply with the request, but, says, he operator involved. doesn’t believe system abuse is widespread. “Potentially you have the two train crew, you’ve got the “There’s nothing untoward about this,” he says, “this is special constable, perhaps the collector goes down — in genuine sickness. There are a small minority of people who one incident you lose these people for several weeks,” says play the system and we have ways to manage them.” v TTC CEO Andy Byford.

Local 113 points out that some workers need more time than others, but that all of them need some time to recover from the experience. And it may take weeks or months for employees who are directly involved to return to work.

8 November/December 2016 | IN TRANSIT IN TRANSIT | www.atu.org 25 Strong election for public transit despite deeply divided country BALLOT MEASURES PASS, REAFFIRMING THAT AMERICANS WANT, WILL PAY FOR MORE PUBLIC TRANSIT

After a long, bruising and nasty presidential campaign • In Charleston, SC, Local Questions 1 & 2 to fund whether you voted for Hillary Clinton or President-elect the region’s first bus rapid transit line, maintenance Donald Trump one thing that was very clear is that our and improvements to the existing bus fleet and other country is deeply divided. It was also clear that Americans transportation projects through a 0.5 percent tax want more and improved public transportation and are increase was passed by voters. It will raise $2.1 billion willing to pay for it as transit ballot initiatives and referenda over 25 years. passed all across the United States. • In Los Angeles County, CA, voters backed ballot Measure M to raise billions through taxes to fund There also were strong victories for working families and a major expansion of rail, bus transit, 10 highway transit in the Senate as Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth projects, and bike/pedestrian projects. beat incumbent GOP Senator Mark Kirk in Illinois, and • In Toledo, OH, voters passed Issue 18, a 10-year, Democratic Governor Maggie Hassan defeated Republican 1.5 mill renewal levy to fund Toledo Area Regional Senator Kelly Ayotte in New Hampshire. However, control of Transport Authority (TARTA)’s bus service including the Senate and House remained with Republicans. personnel, facilities and maintenance. In other wins, voters in four more states raised their state • In Atlanta, GA, voters passed the Metropolitan minimum wages while in South Dakota voters trashed Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) Sales a business-backed GOP scheme to institute a youth and Use Tax Referendum to upgrade buses, Beltline subminimum wage. transit, MARTA extensions and stations, and create new bus rapid transit lines with a 0.5 percent tax Arizona, Colorado and Maine each raised their state increase that will raise $2.5 billion over 40 years. minimum wages to $12 an hour by 2020. Washington, • In the Seattle/Tacoma area, WA, voters overwhelmingly with enthusiastic support from the state AFL-CIO, raised passed Sound Transit Proposition 1. It will fund high its statewide minimum to $13.50 an hour by 2020. The new quality transit through expanded light rail, new bus law will allow all workers to earn paid sick leave to care for rapid transit (BRT), and other transit service to connect themselves and their families, will establish groundbreaking more of the region’s residents and workers. new protections for hotel workers in Seattle, and will make • In Marion County, IN, the Referendum for Transit major forward-thinking investments in its mass transit Funding was approved by voters. The 0.25 percent systems in Spokane and the Puget Sound region. income tax increase will raise $56 million per year to The biggest winner was transit where voters passed 33 fund a regional rapid transit network of expanded bus service and bus rapid transit lines including the next out of 48 transit ballot initiatives and these “Voters have phase of the Red Line. spoken through the ballot box, and they said they want more public transit and are willing to pay for it,” says ATU “These major victories send a strong message to President-elect International President Larry Hanley. “Even Americans Trump and the Republican Congress that investing in transit who don’t depend on transit themselves voted for it because is the right thing for our nation and the Republican platform they understand we all need better transit for economic to defund public transit is wrong for America,” Hanley opportunity, cleaner air and less congestion.” continued. “Public transit moves our nation and invigorates local economies, creates jobs, provides mobility for all, helps The following ballot initiatives passed: fight pollution and improves overall public health.” v

IN TRANSIT | www.atu.org 9 58th International Convention affirms ATU training, activism agenda EXECUTIVE, INTERNATIONAL OFFICERS RE-ELECTED, SFORZA VOTED IVP

Building on the theme Driving Justice, ATU set a strategic vision to build power for transit workers and riders, to fight for more and better public transit, and raise standards for working families as the Union held its historic 58th International Convention in Toronto, ON. The more than 670 delegates redoubled the Union’s commitment to fight private, multinational transit companies, to arrest climate change, to stand up to wealthy right wing elitists attempting to destroy unions and the middle class, and to continue to increase training opportunities for ATU leaders and members.

(IST) Oscar Owens gaveled the proceedings to order Monday DAY ONE morning, October 3, at the Sheraton Centre Toronto.

Brother Owens likened the proceedings to a “big family An impressive “Presentation of the Colors” and singing of our reunion,” adding, “I know that the reason you are here at national anthems got the Convention off to a rousing start, this Convention is that you believe that the current attacks as Temporary Chair and International Secretary Treasurer on our dignity and wellbeing must stop.”

10 November/December 2016 | IN TRANSIT IN TRANSIT | www.atu.org 11 ‘If you take on one of us…’ increased ATU membership by 3,000 to an all-time high of almost 198,000. IST Owens introduced ATU Canada President Paul Thorp who reminded the delegates that they were all Brother Hanley then gave a rundown of all that was there because of the hard work and sacrifices of those who accomplished over the previous three years. He reported came before them. And because of that, we can now say that the Union has trained over 6,000 members (including to anyone who challenges us, that “if you take on any one 600 officers) in the last three years. of us – you take on us all.” Hanley described the creation of the new Joint Industry Council (JIC), and spoke about ATU’s public engagement training that has led to so much more proactive work for transit and workers by our members. The international president also noted the Union’s success in securing language in the U.S. FAST Act, which commits the federal government to investigating and taking action on bathroom breaks, blind spots, and assault; maintaining federal support for public transit; and its success in turning back a section of the bill that would have encouraged privatization.

Presentation of the gavel Nina Turner The IST introduced International President Larry Hanley, The international president introduced former Ohio as a man who has led our Union “on a path never before Democratic State Senator Nina Turner. Turner began by seen at our Union… an aggressive path in which our praising International Hanley and ATU for “taking the Union has become more proactive, more involved, and bold step” of endorsing Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-VT, for U.S. more effective as an advocate for our members, our riders, president when it seemed politically unwise to do so. and all workers throughout North America.”

Sister Turner not only took the stage – she took the entire hall – dramatically coming down to the floor to deliver a International President (IP) Larry Hanley accepted the speech few have equaled in ATU convention history. gavel from Owens expressing his appreciation for the IST’s work. Brother Hanley commended the “maturity Turner asserted that when everyday people put in just a and grace” the IST brought to their relationship, adding little bit extra effort into changing things for the better, that it was a pleasure to work with the veteran of the extraordinary things happen. Vietnam War and civil rights movement. “Be grateful, but get angry – angry about people still struggling in America,” she continued, “Elect candidates who will break the cycle of poverty and be part of the Highest membership ever solution, not the problem. America is great but it can be better,” she said. The delegates gave Turner a long, standing The IP congratulated ATU’s organizers whose hard work ovation, with shouts of “Bravo!”

IN TRANSIT | www.atu.org 11 Marie Clark Walker Marie Clarke Walker, executive vice president of the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC), addressed the delegates. She praised ATU Canada President Paul Thorp, for his active participation in the CLC.

“Bernie Sanders had an historic impact on Americans,” she said, adding, “we had an obligation to revamp the political process by focusing on people and our national infrastructure.”

In closing, she thanked ATU for always being in the forefront of so many fights. “You are the tip of the spear Sister Walker described the CLC’s fight to overturn a law aimed at fixing America.” in which no-shows at union meetings are counted as “no” votes in elections. Rules Committee Report On pension plan reform, CLC’s goal, she said, is to push back the age requirement for full retirement from 67 to The Chair of the Rules Committee, Jeannie Garbett, 65. On safety issues CLC is calling for a ban on asbestos 508-Halifax, NS, read the report of the Rules Committee, in construction, which kills thousands of people each year. which was adopted unanimously. And CLC is working to stop the Trans-Pacific Partnership, which could end up sending as many as 20,000 auto industry jobs overseas. DAY TWO Privatization Video Monday’s afternoon session opened with a video on ATU-COPE COMMITTEE REPORT “Privatization” which revealed the problems for workers as At the recommendation of the ATU-COPE Committee, well as the riders of First Transit, with their “money-saving” the Convention adopted the following (in this and in policies resulting in cuts in maintenance, disgraceful all following resolutions, the “Whereas” clauses have management raises, forced 12-hour and 16-hour shifts, no been omitted due to space limitations. The full resolutions training, and late pickups. will be available in the published Proceedings of the 58th Convention). After the video, President Hanley announced that ATU was revamping the way it dealt with privatizing public transportation. A new ATU campaign will be rolled out in 2017, which he hoped would put privatizers Building ATU-COPE out of business. “… RESOLVED, that the ATU International shall provide legal, legislative and political support to each Local to facilitate the negotiation of ATU-COPE check-off as part ‘You are the tip of the spear’ of their collective bargaining agreements; and… that the ATU International shall encourage locals to contribute to Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-HI, spoke next, thanking ATU ATU-COPE.” members for the work they do everyday transporting people safely where they need to go.

12 November/December 2016 | IN TRANSIT IN TRANSIT | www.atu.org 13 ‘Chuy’ García He also reminded delegates that economists say that progress comes about as a result of “creative destruction” International President Hanley introduced Jesús ‘Chuy’ of economic structures, but that unions end up picking García, a member of the Cook County, IL, Board of up the pieces. Cohen ended by saying that ATU has Commissioners. With ATU’s support, García forced real leadership in Larry Hanley. “Don’t take that kind of Chicago’s first runoff election in history with his last- leadership for granted,” he urged the delegates. minute 2015 campaign for mayor against incumbent Rahm Emanuel.

DAY THREE

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Day Three began Wednesday morning, October 5, with a video message from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau who addressed the delegates in English and French, saying:

“I wanted to express my gratitude, for myself and my wife,” said the Illinois commissioner. “Thank you, thank you, thank you!” García finds hope amidst the hardening political landscape, observing that nations often become better during difficult moments in their history, and like César Chávez, and Barack Obama, he believes we can create real change – “Sí, se puede –Yes, We Can!”

“We both know that safer, more reliable public transit means Larry Cohen a stronger middle class, and more quality time for Canadians to spend with their families. … Together, I know we can Brother Hanley then introduced Larry Cohen, retired make public transit more efficient and safe for everyone, while international president of the Communications Workers reducing our carbon footprint and growing the economy.” of America, who is now heading up “Our Revolution,” an organization created to carry on the work of the coalition that supported Sen. Bernie Sanders’ campaign for U.S. president. APPEALS COMMITTEE REPORT The Appeals Committee made its report to the Convention: The Committee consideredAppeal No. 1, of Frank Lacey, 26-Detroit, MI. Brother Lacey asserted that the Local Union improperly failed to hold elections for two offices, which had been vacated as a result of resignations. For both offices, only one eligible candidate was nominated for office. International President Hanley found that the Local Union acted properly because in such a case a member is appropriately elected by acclamation. The delegates voted concurrence with the committee’s recommendation to deny the appeal. Cohen exhorted delegates and all of Labor to “Stand up, The committee also consideredAppeal No. 2, of Carlos and fight back – not just moan and groan and whine.” Harris, 241-Chicago, IL, et al. who appealed the 2014

IN TRANSIT | www.atu.org 13 decision of the GEB to impose discipline on the appellants helping hand, without thinking about it. … On behalf of under the Constitution and General Laws (CGL) “Section 12.5, the federal government,” he said, “I want to say ‘Thank you’.” Discipline: LU Members” placing Local 241 into trusteeship. The appellants were found guilty of financial malpractice and malfeasance by failing to manage properly the finances ATU training videos and affairs of the Local Union, engaging in self-dealing International President Hanley spoke about the challenge and refusing to repay the Local Union for amounts of providing training for many small Locals who can’t they improperly received while serving on the executive afford to send someone to training. Hanley showed a video board. The appellants were suspended from membership featuring Bill Barry, a labor studies professor working with in the Union until they reimbursed the money they owed TDCC, who has produced six videos of ATU training that Local 241 members. can be shown in Locals. The delegates voted concurrence with the committee’s recommendation to deny the appeal. Jonathan Lange International President Hanley introduced Jonathan Blind spot campaign Lange, a senior organizer with the Industrial Areas Foundation, who has worked closely with ATU Locals on International President Hanley introduced a video on the critical campaigns. Union’s campaign against blind spots on buses that have been causing needless death and injury across the U.S. and Canada. Sadly, Brother Hanley reported that a pedestrian was struck and killed by a bus in Edmonton, AB, the previous evening.

Amarjeet Sohi Local President Steve Bradshaw, 569-Edmonton, AB, and IVP Bob Hykaway, introduced Amarjeet Sohi, MP- Edmonton Mill Woods, minister of infrastructure and communities in the federal government, and member of Local 569, who organized his property, years ago, for the Lange said an entire generation of union leaders has been Edmonton Local. “playing defense” since the Reagan administration. “I’m here to tell you,” Lange said, “it’s time to ‘play offense,’ and yours is a union that can do this.”

Lange praised ATU for taking the offense across North America; and said that when ATU began the TDCC it sent a strong message about the Union’s intentions.

“I’m tired of playing defense,” Lange said with emotion. “I want to play offense with ATU. Let’s get to it!”

Clayola Brown Sohi, an immigrant from India, described how ATU IST Owens introduced Clayola Brown, president of the changed his life, providing both transportation to places A. Philip Randolph Institute, who spoke of the endurance that helped him improve his life, and employment. of members who continue to do their job serving the Public transit, he explained, saves time, and helps us enjoy public even when under assault by passengers. “That’s not the time we have to live happier, healthier lives. “Each of unusual,” she said, “that’s who ATU is.” She also wanted you,” he declared, “have helped someone, offered them a the delegates to know how union leaders took notice when

14 November/December 2016 | IN TRANSIT IN TRANSIT | www.atu.org 15 ATU-COPE AWARDS IEVP Javier Perez, Jr., presented ATU-COPE awards for outstanding achievement in raising funds for COPE.

CHAIRMAN’S AWARD For Local’s raising the highest dollar amounts Membership Local 50 or less 519-La Crosse, WI

ATU bought the Labor College and turned it into the 51 – 200: 1395-Pensacola, FL TDCC – a “great facility.” 201 – 800: 1287-Kansas City, MO She praised the Union’s leadership for backing Bernie 801 – 1,500: 618-Providence, RI Sanders. “We salute you for that,” Brown said. “ATU – you should be proud of yourself,” she declared, “ATU truly 1501+: 726-Staten Island, NY drives justice!” PRESIDENT’S AWARD For Local’s with the highest percentages of member partici- Lara Skinner pation The delegates heard from Dr. Lara Skinner, associate Membership Local director of the Worker Institute at Cornell University, director of the “Labor Leading on Climate Institute,” and 50 or less 1209-New London, CT co-author of Strong Unions – Sustainable Transport. Dr. 51 – 200: 704-Little Rock, AR Skinner led the delegates through a presentation affirming the reality and rising danger of climate change. 201 – 800: 1575-San Rafael, CA 801 – 1,500: 694-San Antonio, TX 1,500+: 85-Pittsburgh, PA

PATRIOT’S AWARD For highest individual contribution Local President Michael 788-St. Louis, MO Breihan

Gary Mauer Organizing Awards But, she said that the crisis offered a real opportunity for International President Hanley presented the Gary Mauer ATU, and unions in general. Buses are 10 times more Awards for outstanding achievement in organizing: efficient than cars. The biggest bang for the buck is in the transit industry. So, for ATU the potential exists for more GARY MAUER ORGANIZING AWARDS work in expanded transit that would significantly reduce CO2 emissions. Local City Local 689 Washington, DC That would also reduce economic inequality through good union jobs, and more transit also means more access to jobs Local 1027 Fresno, CA for the poor, she reminded the Convention. Local 1577 West Palm Beach, FL

IN TRANSIT | www.atu.org 15 LAWS COMMITTEE REPORT Brother Urata congratulated the Union on adding 3,000 new workers over the last three years, and looked forward to the ITF’s Laws Chair and Local President Jackie Jeter, 689- use of the new Tommy Douglas Conference Center next year. Washington, DC, presented the Laws Committee Report: “We are in a global economy where an injury to one is an Amendment 1 injury to all,” he said. He closed his remarks declaring, The Convention adopted the committee’s recommendation “Long live the ATU!” of concurrence with Amendment No. 1, submitted by the international president, which gives Locals the option of increasing their initiation fee for membership to as much as $500, if they so desire. DAY FOUR Amendment 2 After some debate, the Convention adopted the committee’s Video presentations recommendation of concurrence with Amendment 2, submitted by the international president, which revises Day Four began Thursday morning, October 6, with a Section 48 of the Constitution and General Laws as necessary special video message from Local 589-Edmonton, AB, to conform to the bylaws of ATU Canada. member and Alberta NDP minister of both Infrastructure and Transportation Brian Mason. That was followed by Amendments 3 and 4 a video greeting from Emmy-award winning actor Kiefer The Convention adopted the committee’s recommendation Sutherland – grandson of Tommy Douglas. of concurrence with Amendments 3 and 4, submitted by the international president, that revise the language in the ATU Obligation and the CGL to include transgender, ATU ‘Oscars’ transsexual and intersex persons, in addition to the current International Secretary-Treasurer Oscar Owens presented inclusion of our lesbian, gay and bisexual members. the “Oscars” – ATU’s award for exceptional performance Resolution 5 as a local financial secretary, named after the longtime IST (below): The Convention adopted the committee’s recommendation of non-concurrence with Resolution 5, submitted by Local FINANCIAL SECRETARY ‘OSCAR’ AWARDS 1320-Peterborough, ON, which would have amended 2013 - 2015 Section 19.3 Strike Benefits of the Constitution and General Laws to permit Locals to pay the per capita tax of 0 – 100 Active Members their retired members. Local Financial Secretary 779-Sioux City, IA Joseph W. Krapfl 801-Altoona, PA David James Mac Urata 1749-Orlando, FL Jayne A. Walker The delegates heard from Mac Urata, secretary of the ITF Inland Transport Section, who thanked ATU for 101 – 300 Active Members its support of its international campaigns on behalf of 846-St. Catharines, ON Claire Camden transport workers. 1164-Knoxville, TN Betty Cahill 1603-Bethlehem, PA Mark A. Obert 301 – 1000 Active Members 448-Springfield, MA David Tancrati 823-Elizabeth, NJ James E. Davis 1001+ Active Members LU 113-Toronto, ON Kevin Morton 819-Newark, NJ Clarise Tabron 1374-Calgary, AB Amanda K. West

16 November/December 2016 | IN TRANSIT IN TRANSIT | www.atu.org 17 workers and riders. Billionaires and their political stooges ELECTION OF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS are attempting to destroy democracy, gut public services, marginalize workers and debilitate communities. Our delegates have pledged to fight back more than ever.”

International Executive Vice President International Executive Vice President Javier M. Perez, Jr., was nominated for re-election by Local President Jonothan Walker, 1287-Kansas City, MO. There being no other nominations, Javier M. Perez, Jr., was unanimously re-elected to a second full term.

International President International Secretary-Treasurer International President Larry Hanley was nominated for International Secretary-Treasurer Oscar Owens was re-election by Local President Danny Cassella, 726-Staten nominated for re-election by Local President Ron Jackson, Island, NY. There being no other nominations, International 268-Cleveland, OH. There being no other nominations, President Hanley was unanimously re-elected to a third term. Oscar Owens was unanimously elected to a sixth term. “I am honored and humbled to be re-elected to lead a Union of leaders and activists who make a difference in International Vice Presidents their communities,” said Hanley. “Our leaders recognize Those pictured below were unanimously elected to the we face many challenges. Multinational companies are position of international vice president. They were the sole trying to take over transit systems at the expense of nominees for their office:

First International Second Third International Vice President International Vice President Richard Murphy Vice President Janis Borchardt Bob Hykaway

Fourth Fifth International Sixth International International Vice President Vice President Vice President Kenneth Kirk Gary Rauen Paul Bowen

IN TRANSIT | www.atu.org 17 Seventh Eighth Ninth International International International Vice President Vice President Vice President Marcellus Barnes Ray Rivera Yvette Trujillo

Tenth Eleventh Twelfth International International International Vice President Vice President Vice President Gary Johnson, Sr. Robin West John Costa

Thirteenth Fourteenth Fifteenth International International International Vice President Vice President Vice President Chuck Watson Claudia Hudson Bruce Hamilton

Sixteenth Seventeenth Eighteenth International International International Vice President Vice President Vice President Michele Sommers James Lindsay Emanuele (Manny) Sforza

Eighteenth International Vice President Delegates & Alternates to the AFL-CIO Convention The Balloting Committee conducted an election by secret ballot as two individuals were nominated for 18th Position Delegate & Local international vice president – a position that opened up Local President Julio Rivera, First Delegate following the retirement of IVP Larry Kinnear. 1001-Denver, CO Local President Curtis Howard, ATU Canada President Paul Thorp nominated Local President Second Delegate 732-Atlanta, GA Bob Kinnear, 113-Toronto, ON, on behalf of the Canadian Chair Raymond Greaves, organization. Local President Jackie Jeter, 689-Washington, Third Delegate New Jersey State Council DC, nominated International Representative Manny Sforza, Rec. Secretary James Hedge, 113-Toronto, ON, for the position. Subsequently, Brother Fourth Delegate 1181-New York, NY Sforza was elected 18th IVP by a vote of 371 to 244. Local President Kenneth Day, Fifth Delegate 1338-Dallas, TX Local President Shirley Block, First Alternate Delegates and alternates to the 757-Portland, OR Local President Mark Henry, Second Alternate AFL-CIO convention 1056-Flushing, NY Local President Yvonne Williams, Five delegates and alternates to the AFL-CIO convention, Third Alternate were elected as follows: 192-Oakland, CA

18 November/December 2016 | IN TRANSIT IN TRANSIT | www.atu.org 19 Rec. Secretary Brenda Thomas, FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, that ATU shall support Fourth Alternate 689-Washington, DC amending criminal statutes to treat physical attacks on school Local President Danny Cassella, Fifth Alternate bus drivers, including attacks by students, gang members, and 726-Staten Island, NY others, in the same manner as attacks on transit operators.

Opposing the Trans-Pacific Partnership DAY FIVE … RESOLVED, that ATU shall oppose consideration and passage of the TPP and similar “free trade” deals and encourage pursuit of transparent, fair, and democratic trade policies. Day Five began Friday morning, October 7, with a presentation of the Climate Change Committee Report: Demanding Free Universal Education … RESOLVED, that ATU shall vigorously campaign to make CLIMATE CHANGE COMMITTEE REPORT public community colleges, universities, and technical schools At the recommendation of the Climate Change Committee, free for all residents of the United States and Canada. the Convention adopted the following resolution: Strengthening Employee Rights Opposing Fossil Fuel Dependency in the Workplace … RESOLVED, that the ATU shall encourage Congress and … RESOLVED, that ATU shall work with the AFL-CIO in Parliament to create jobs in infrastructure and renewable support of the Workplace Action for a Growing Economy energy development. (WAGE) Act.

Demanding Free Universal Healthcare RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE REPORT … RESOLVED, that ATU shall vigorously campaign to establish At the recommendation of the Resolutions Committee, a public, Medicare-for-All system in the United States and support the Convention adopted the following resolutions: candidates and elected officials who commit to the same.

Implementing the FAST Act Establishing a Right to a Secure Retirement … RESOLVED, that ATU will push to fully implement the … RESOLVED, that ATU shall resist all efforts to eliminate provisions of the FAST Act to the greatest extent possible, defined benefit pension plans, fight to improve the condition working with Locals and transit riders to improve transit service of members without pension plans, and campaign for the and improve the quality of life for ATU members. establishment of a right to secure retirement for all.

Rightsizing Streetcar Development Supporting the ‘Fight for $15’ and One Fair Wage … RESOLVED, that ATU will work with transit rider groups … RESOLVED, that ATU shall support the fights for a national to educate the public about the pitfalls of modern streetcar $15 minimum wage and for one fair minimum wage for all. projects; and FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, that ATU will fight to ensure Overturning ‘Citizens United’ and Ending that streetcars will not redirect public dollars from bus services, Corporate Influence in Politics resulting in service cuts and fare increases to transit riders. … RESOLVED, that ATU shall support municipal, state, and federal legislation, including a Constitutional amendment, to Supporting School Bus Members eliminate corporate personhood. … RESOLVED, that ATU shall support mandating trained monitors to be present on all school buses; and FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, that ATU shall support requiring training for school bus drivers and aides on managing student behavior, safety and security awareness, and emergency preparedness and response; and

IN TRANSIT | www.atu.org 19 HEALTH & SAFETY • Reasonably sized “A” pillars which allow operators, COMMITTEE REPORT regardless of size, to adequately view pedestrians crossing in front of the bus; and At the recommendation of the Health & Safety Committee, • An overall drivers’ area, which eliminates blind spots the Convention adopted the following resolutions: to the greatest extent possible. Ending Bus Operator Assaults … RESOLVED, that the ATU shall work at the federal, state, and provincial levels to demand full implementation ORGANIZING COMMITTEE REPORT of new protection rules, will aggressively advocate for At the recommendation of the Organizing Committee, the voluntary and compulsory redesign of workstations by Convention adopted the following resolution: manufacturers, and will assist Local Unions in making assaults a priority in their negotiations and ongoing Confronting and Organizing TNCs discussions with employers. … RESOLVED, that ATU shall endeavor to support and organize TNC workers fighting for dignity; to support ATU Making Clean, Safe Bathroom Access members already employed by TNCs; to resist efforts to an Employee Right divert transit funding or control to TNCs; and to encourage … RESOLVED, that the ATU shall advocate for federal development of public software that harnesses the service benefits of TNC technology for all. affirmation of a worker’s right to access clean, safe restrooms and will assist Local Unions and employers in developing model contract language to ensure timely access to restrooms. Oscar Owens’ Golden ATU Anniversary Preventing Intercity Bus Driver Fatigue Brother Hanley next surprised International Secretary- … THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that ATU in Treasurer Oscar Owens, by officially recognizing his th50 the U.S. shall increase efforts to pass the Driver Fatigue anniversary as an ATU member. Owens told the delegates Prevention Act. that he was “shocked and thrilled,” by the honor, and that he had “reached this milestone because of people like you. THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that ATU Thank you for all you have done for me.” Canada will continue to call for the maximum day in intercity bus operations to be reduced to 14 hours from 16, and the maximum number of hours behind the wheel should be 10 rather than current 13, putting in place a mandated 10 hours Motion to Rescind Rejection of Appeal to core rest period for operators. Reinstate Suspended Local 241 Officers A motion was made by Toi Bowers, 241-Chicago, IL, to Eliminating Blind Spots on Buses rescind the previous action by the Convention that rejected … RESOLVED, that ATU shall continue to educate policy the appeal of former Local 241 officers seeking to overturn makers and the general public about the dangerous design of their suspension by the GEB until they made restitution transit buses; and of funds they were not entitled to receive while in office. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that ATU will push for The delegates rejected the motion to rescind. minimum safety performance standards for public transportation vehicles used in revenue operations in the U.S and Canada that to the extent practicable, take into consideration recommendations INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS of, and best practices standards developed by, transit labor representatives for the purpose of eliminating blind spots by All of the international officers were then installed by International President Emeritus Jim La Sala, and the 58th requiring in all new vehicles and vehicles currently in revenue International Convention officially adjourned. v service –

• Low mounted, reasonably sized left side mirrors which allow operators, regardless of size, to adequately view pedestrians crossing in front of the bus; and

20 November/December 2016 | IN TRANSIT IN TRANSIT | www.atu.org 21 COMMITTEES OF THE 58TH CONVENTION Like Congress and Parliament, committees of delegates do a lot of work evaluating and preparing all of the items that come before the Convention. The committees had a heavier workload at this Convention than at most others. ATU salutes the committee members below, who executed their duties with distinction and helped the Convention make the right decisions for ATU’s future. We apologize for those committee members who are not included in their committee photo.

INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT’S REPORT COMMITTEE Chair, John Lee (Local 589), Secretary, Michael Carlisle, (Local 268), Anthony Watson (Local 113), Rick Rideout (Local 113), Bill Chrisp (Local 113), John Courtney (Local 265), Yogi Sharma (Local 279), John Koldan (Local 308), Harry Lew (Local 583), Steven Richardson (Local 639), Carroll Thomas (Local 689), Romoan Bruce (Local 689), Carly Allen (Local 697), Paula Purifoy (Local 732), Earl Hardy, Jr. (Local 821), Norman Brewster (Local 1028), Lydia Moore (Local 1342), Christine Davis (Local 1356), Amanda West (Local 1374), David Pouliot (Local 1415), Percival Patterson (Local 1493), Daniel Kaufmann (Local 1505), Tony Tasillo (Local 1572), Gayle Capp (Local 1573), Blake Lewis (Local 1575), Mario Ferrante (Local 1587).

INTERNATIONAL SECRETARY-TREASURER’S REPORT COMMITTEE Chair, Sabatino Di Nardo, Jr. (Local 85), Secretary, Joyce Willis (Local 192), Paul Doucette (Local 107), Kevin Morton (Local 113), Steve Muniz (Local 256), Mary Parent (Local 279), Kim Mitchell (Local 308), Norman Blessant (Local 382), Mark Tetterington (Local 569), Zul Vira (Local 583), Patrick Brady (Local 587), James Evers, Jr. (Local 589), Kevin Cole (Local 618), Mary Longoria (Local 757), Deborah Brown (Local 758), Reginald Cavitt (Local 788), Clarise Tabron (Local 819), John Campanella (Local 880), John Groh (Local 998), Michael Harvey (Local 1001), Tommy Bellfield (Local 1005), Frank Carlisi (Local 1179), Jean Claude Calixte (Local 1181), Adolfo Soto (Local 1277), Robert Roach (Local 1287), Thomas Hutchinson (Local 1338), Timothy Geary (Local 1447), Violet Williams (Local 1564), Terry Bartlett (Local 1572), John Sainz (Local 1576), Christine Broeze (Local 1587), Oscar Owens, IST, Chuck Watson, IVP.

IN TRANSIT | www.atu.org 21 GENERAL EXECUTIVE BOARD COMMITTEE Chair, Calvin Kennedy (Local 1324), Secretary, Satnam Gill (Local 265), Perri Lile-Barrett (Local 26), Deirdre Osborne (Local 107), Cliff Piggott (Local 113), Elyse McKeown (Local 113), Carmen Lint (Local 113), Danell Pender-Bey (Local 241), Debra Doaty (Local 268), John Remias (Local 272), Joe Kang (Local 279), Yolandas Dixon (Local 312), Todd Strasser (Local 519), Jody Trotman (Local 583), Neil Armitage (Local 583), Herman Brown (Local 689), Courtney Williams (Local 689), Felix Avila (Local 1056), Willie Moorer (Local 1056), S. Bryant Hope (Local 1300), John Zahreddine (Local 1573), Maria Carrera (Local 1596), Gary Rauen, IVP.

CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE Chair, Eric Tuck (Local 107), Secretary, Ken Kephart, Jr., (Local 22), Pino D’Armiento (Local 113), Tracy Brown (Local 192), Shontrell Bowen (Local 241), Mark Weems (Local 308), Michael Cribb (Local 540), Michael Shea (Local 587), Felix Gendron (Local 591), Diane Boyd (Local 689), Travis Oberg (Local 987), Kathryn Smith (Local 1212), William Howard (Local 1267), Marilyn Archie (Local 1277), Robert Burley (Local 1300), Donald Brooks (Local 1321), Russell Pompa (Local 1338), Jeffrey Richardson (Local 1342), William Frees (Local 1345), Gil Mendonca (Local 1363), Muwafaq Al-Khafajy (Local 1415), Paul Churchill (Local 1462), Chris Scott (Local 1505), Andrew Woods (Local 1512), Charles Ryan III (Local 1548), Jesse Hunt (Local 1555), Joseph Prier, Jr. (Local 1560), James Moore (Local 1564), Robert Goudie (Local 1573), Daniel Silva (Local 1593), Ismael Rivera (Local 1596), Steve Holt (Local 1624), Robert Kyler (Local 1633), Donald Turner (Local 1701), Jeff Caldwell (Local 1704), Scott Lovell (Local 1722), Marcellus Barnes, IVP, Kenneth Kirk, IVP.

RULES AND ORDER COMMITTEE Chair, Jeannie Garbett (Local 508), Secretary, Jeffery DiPerna (Local 85), Robert Doucette (Local 107), Frank Malta (Local 113), Frank Grimaldi (Local 113), Suzanne Pelletier (Local 279), Tony Langevin (Local 425), Walter Moodie (Local 583), Thomas Mason (Local 726), Felicia Clayton (Local 788), Joseph Grandioso (Local 822), Robert Llord (Local 846), James Macon (Local 998), Dan Abramowicz (Local 1005), Thomas Leighty (Local 1015), Kathleen Kelley (Local 1039), Gladys McDaniel (Local 1056), Roy Luster, Jr. (Local 1070), Joneth Wyatt (Local 1091), Angela Cain (Local 1095), Amanda Sawyer-Malone (Local 1177), Andrew Cleary (Local 1189), Dwayne Russell (Local 1197), Lisa Fair (Local 1309), Michael Lowery (Local 1395), Kimberley Donaldson (Local 1505), Eryn Yula (Local 1555), David Sayre (Local 1742), Jamie Larkin (Local 1760), Robin West, IVP, Richard Murphy, IVP, Dan Smith, International Staff.

22 November/December 2016 | IN TRANSIT IN TRANSIT | www.atu.org 23 APPEALS COMMITTEE Chair, Esker Bilger, Jr. (Local 689), Secretary, Freda Braylock (Local 996), Fred Westbrook, Jr. (Local 26), Geoffrey Devlin (Local 134), Eric Carvalho (Local 174), Ralph Buccitti (Local 281), Jacques Chapman (Local 282), Cheryl Wolfe (Local 441), Sean Grigsby (Local 685), Brian Tansy (Local 741), Pablo Gonzalez (Local 820), Richard Stark, Jr. (Local 825), RiChard Jackson (Local 836), Steven Oss (Local 883), Peter Schiraldi (Local 1145), Thomas McGraw (Local 1182), Jaroslaw Pizunski (Local 1209), John Habanec (Local 1241), Mustafa Salahuddin (Local 1336), Michael Cornelius (Local 1433), Effrem Green (Local 1464), Katharine Crawford (Local 1602), Sammie Howard, Jr. (Local 1700), Janis Borchardt, IVP, Paul Bowen, IVP.

COPE COMMITTEE Chair, Troy Miller (Local 627), Secretary, Philip Swanhorst (Local 1310), Jose Colon (Local 241), Marqueal Williams (Local 241), Corina DeLaTorre (Local 256), Dorotha Adams (Local 308), Karen Maxwell (Local 589), Kevin Connolly (Local 589), Sheila Quarles-Alston (Local 689), Faye Lawson (Local 689), George Okie (Local 726), Charisse Wall (Local 757), William Jones (Local 788), David Gosha (Local 1005), Vincent Casella (Local 1027), Herman Green (Local 1700), Gerard Wyse (Local 1709), Michelle Sommers, IVP.

LAWS COMMITTEE Chair, Jackie Jeter (Local 689), Secretary, Raymond Greaves, (New Jersey State Council), Paul Thorp (ATU Canada), Christopher Bruce (Local 22), Stephen Palonis (Local 85), Bob Kinnear (Local 113), Yvonne Williams (Local 192), Tommy Sams, Jr. (Local 241), Ronald Jackson, Sr. (Local 268), Kenneth Franklin (Local 308), Rodney Dunn (Local 382), Ronald Cox (Local 416), Richard Gardner (Local 448), Kenneth Wilson (Local 508), Steve Bradshaw (Local 569), Kenneth McCormick (Local 587), Donald Baker (Local 588), Peggy LaPaglia (Local 589), Thomas Cute (Local 618), Daniel Cassella (Local 726), Curtis Howard (Local 732), Shirley Block (Local 757), Michael Breihan (Local 788), Veronica Cobb (Local 819), Julio Rivera (Local 1001), Mark Lawson (Local 1005), Gary Pires (Local 1037), Mark Henry (Local 1056), Bennie Caughman (Local 1179), Michael Cordiello (Local 1181), Arturo Aguilar (Local 1277), Jonothan Walker (Local 1287), David McClure (Local 1300), Kenneth Day (Local 1338), Robert Bean (Local 1433), John Callahan (Local 1505), Donnie Small, Sr. (Local 1535), Christopher Finn (Local 1555), Daniel Harris (Local 1587), Jimmie McCoy (Local 1700), Pennie Johnson (Local 1733), Claudia Hudson, IVP.

IN TRANSIT | www.atu.org 23 RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE Chair, Clint Crabtree (Local 279), Secretary, Kathleen Custer (Local 1576), Bryon Shane (Local 85), Manjit Matharu (Local 113), Sandra Lee (Local 192), Carlos Acevedo (Local 241), Carl Haymore (Local 241), Tanno Muhammad (Local 241), Ralph Niz (Local 256), Alan Wagner (Local 276), Wilson Rios (Local 308), Denise Meyer (Local 569), Harvey Woo (Local 583), Shawn Anderson (Local 583), Brenda Thomas (Local 689), Quincy Jones (Local 689), Derrick Mallard (Local 689), Britt Dunams (Local 732), Angela Hamby (Local 732), Nancy Spence (Local 823), Nanette Ruffin (Local 859), Ken Koza (Local 966), Eric Carr (Local 1374), Darrell Munroe (Local 1572), Mary Fuller (Local 1575), vetteY Trujillo, IVP.

BALLOTTING COMMITTEE Chair, James Hedge (Local 1181), Secretary, Dwight Mattingly (Local 1577), Theodore Kielur (Local 85), Tony Ultimo (Local 113), Scott Gordon (Local 113), Mark Gifford (Local 168), Richard Potvin (Local 279), Gurdev Atwal (Local 569), Rick Ratcliff (Local 583), Lisa Carter (Local 587), John Clancy (Local 589), Raymond Jackson (Local 689), Anthony Barnes (Local 689), Marlene Flemmings-McCann (Local 689), Chris Waymer (Local 726), Rick Scott (Local 779), Gary Hernandez (Local 757), Melvia Summers (Local 788), Darrell Lampley (Local 819), Paul Lowney (Local 820), Retheena Goodwin (Local 825), Earl Cox, Sr. (Local 1093), Jose DeJesus (Local 1179), Jeffrey Shaffer (Local 1277), Leroy Carpenter (Local 1300), Michael Lawson (Local 1474), John Adams (Local 1563), Tracey Tredway (Local 1614), Robert Chitrenky (Local 1724), Gersham Flynn (Local 1763), Louie Lowis (Local 1767), Jim Lindsay, IVP, Bob Hykaway, IVP, Dan Smith, International Staff.

HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE Chair, Mathias Hamilton (Local 1447), Secretary, Margaret Gilbert (Local 1582), Kevin Barrett (Local 85), Vickie Johnson (Local 241), Crystal Lee (Local 256), Dawn Metcalf (Local 282), Doug Underwood (Local 382), Veronica Chavers (Local 443), John Renwick (Local 568), Cheryl Rowe (Local 587), James Atkins (Local 732), Ashley Coleman (Local 732), Joe Ruffin (Local 757), Gordon Duncan (Local 757), Anthony Forrester (Local 757), Orlando Riley (Local 819), Cheryl Marx (Local 842), Timothy Lawrence (Local 842), Donald Ritchheart (Local 847), John Campanella (Local 880), Chris Moralez (Local 1001), Michael Ashford (Local 1277), Phil Scherer (Local 1287), Christopher Todd (Local 1309), Steven Moquin (Local 1321), Gerald Duncan (Local 1385), Rhonda Rivers (Local 1447), Jack Jackson (Local 1572), Zefnia Durham (Local 1579), Sean Wilson (Local 1587), April Williams (Local 1591), Christine St. Louis (Local 1596), Brian Sherlock, International Staff, Ed Watt, International Staff.

24 November/December 2016 | IN TRANSIT IN TRANSIT | www.atu.org 25 ORGANIZING AND STRATEGIC CAMPAIGNS COMMITTEE Chair, Patrick Green (Local 1235), Secretary, Diane Stambaugh (Local 1743), Marvin Alfred (Local 113), Enrico Signore (Local 113), Woodrow Eiland (Local 241), Toi Bowers (Local 241), Perry Osbey, Sr. (Local 268), Eric Dixon (Local 308), James Bradley (Local 589), Inga McGlothin (Local 627), John Boland (Local 628), John Gaines (Local 689), James Hill (Local 725), Paul LaPolla (Local 726), Antonie Maiben (Local 770), Daniel Delin (Local 1001), Richard Steitz (Local 1027), Renee Jean-Louis (Local 1181), Ken Walker (Local 1225), Mauro Varela (Local 1277), Robert Roach (Local 1287), Alan McGrath (Local 1290), Siddiqu Shaikh (Local 1574), Ray Rivera, IVP.

CLIMATE CHANGE COMMITTEE Chair, Raymond Greaves (New Jersey State Council), Secretary, Christopher Bruce (Local 22), Yvonne Williams (Local 192), Joyce Willis (Local 192), Jacques Chapman (Local 282), Veronica Chavers (Local 443), Pablo Gonzalez (Local 820), Nancy Spence (Local 823), Gary Pires (Local 1037), Mark Henry (Local 1056), Gladys McDaniel (Local 1056), Bruno Angel (Local 1277), Douglas Kurowski (Local 1277), Mustafa Salahuddin (Local 1336), Eryn Yula (Local 1555), Oswaldo Chin (Local 1622), Pennie Johnson (Local 1733), Bruce Hamilton, IVP.

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IN TRANSIT | www.atu.org 25 Are the cameras installed on W. Vancouver Kelowna buses enough? Blue Bus workers settle first strike in In response to a recent spike in violence against operators, cameras are being installed that are recording everything inside and outside all Kelowna, BC 100-year history buses. But Local President Scott Lovell, 1722, knows that won’t be enough to stop all of the crimes perpetrated against his members.

“Drivers are still getting assaulted,” he says, adding that most assaults – not all – are verbal. “We are, of course, calling for the second part of the (previous bus enhancement) announcement to be put into place.”

Lovell is referring to the shields that were to be installed on a trial basis beginning in October that he wants to start protecting his drivers.

Local wants transit security force The Local is also pushing for a transit security force even though he knows it’s not a popular proposal. The City doesn’t want it and RCMP says it’s not needed, but bus drivers know from their own experience that cameras aren’t a deterrent.

“We are still getting a substantial amount of verbal abuse all the time. The cameras record everything, the sound and the video, which are very clear,” Lovell says. “But they’re not really a deterrent. They’re something we can look at after the fact.”

The video from the cameras is not monitored in real time, but rather is saved After staging a one-day strike, Local for review if an incident occurs. 134-Vancouver, BC, and the District of West Vancouver reached a contract “The funding allocated for transit improvements, including technology agreement without the help of a upgrades like the installation of CCTV cameras on buses, shows this mediator that was overwhelmingly government’s commitment to making public transit safe and accessible for ratified by 134 members. Kelowna residents,” says Norm Letnick, a member of the legislative assembly (MLA) from Kelowna-Lake Country. “Now, transit users can rest assured that we have systems in place to deter crime and promote safety.” One-day strike led to deal Funding for the initiative comes from the Government of Canada and British The Local, representing more than Columbia as a result of a recent agreement that provides $900 million in 150 union bus drivers and mechanics funding for public transit for the province. for the Blue Bus system, put an overtime ban in place for workers and then went on full strike after mediated ‘It’s essential people feel safe’ contract talks broke down. The strike was the first in the 100-year history of “It’s essential that people feel safe and secure on our transit system,” said MLA the transit system. Steve Thomson, Kelowna-Mission. “At the same time, we want to assure riders that their privacy is protected since video footage will only be viewed in the case of The workers had been working an incident requiring investigation by police and in accordance with privacy laws.” without a contract since March. The new contract addresses the benefit A rider survey this year showed that people feel safe on transit in Kelowna, and issues and working conditions that the cameras will help add to that secure feeling. v were in dispute during the strike. v

26 November/December 2016 | IN TRANSIT IN TRANSIT | www.atu.org 27 Regina Local concerned about drivers’ safety after violent incidents

The scourge of driver assault has come to Regina, SK, and cameras on Regina buses provide adequate protection for Local President Don Baker, 588, is troubled that Regina its employees. Transit isn’t taking it seriously. And, he says, the city is “not even acknowledging that their own employees are being Baker fires back, “all that’s good for is getting a box of assaulted.” popcorn and watching the events take place” after the fact, and says the agency’s training about how to handle these situations is inadequate. And, signs on buses warning customers that verbal abuse of the driver will not be tolerated have not prevented riders from yelling expletives at operators.

Driver shields Regina should have “more interest in protecting its employees,” Baker says. He would like to see driver shields installed on buses as has been done Edmonton, AB. Some cities like Winnipeg, MB, have undercover transit police Local President Don Baker, 588-Regina, SK, says all bus officers. security cameras are “good for is getting a box of popcorn and watching the events take place.” Baker admits that most passengers are well behaved, but warns that without additional safety measures a serious assault is “going to happen one day.” v Worries about operator safety have greatly increased in the wake of two violent incidents that happened recently within two weeks on Regina buses. In the first occurrence, a “tussle” occurred between an operator and an rider who attempted to steal the driver’s backpack. Local 588 has filed a grievance on behalf of the driver who was fired because Transit “didn’t like the way he treated that customer.” In the second, a verbally abusive driver left his car at a red light, smashed a bus operator’s window, punched him, and attempted to pull him out through the window.

‘What am I supposed to do now?’ “These two assaults have sent a message to [bus drivers], says Baker, that [forces them to ask] ‘what am I supposed to do now? Am I going to lose my job because I have to defend myself?’” The agency dismisses these concerns, saying that violent events are “very rare,” and suggests that two-way radios and

IN TRANSIT | www.atu.org 27 Local remembers historic strike with rally to preserve local, public transit

Local 107-Hamilton, ON, commemorated the 110th And that’s not his only concern. HSR ridership determines anniversary of the historic 1906 HSR Transit Strike, how much Hamilton gets from provincial gas tax revenue. November 24, and encouraged Hamilton citizens to join So those numbers still have to count. them in a battle against the privatization of Ontario’s hydro The formula for how much Hamilton gets, the city says, is based and transit. 70 percent on transit ridership, and 30 percent on population. Hundreds of concerned citizens, and several other ATU and Back in the early 1900s, a private company owned HSR CUPE locals gathered for the rally, which was held in front and supplied electricity to Hamilton at prices well beyond of Hamilton City Hall. the reach of most residents. A strike in 1906 began when Guest speakers, including Ontario NDP Leader Andrea HSR refused to honour the terms of an arbitration report. Horwath, Ontario CUPE President Fred Hahn, and many Realizing the important roles that electricity and transit others took to the stage in support of keeping Hydro One would play in securing the future, 10,000 residents sided public. Keeping hydro public will continue to mean both with the strikers on November 24, 1906. Their actions drove affordable and reliable transit fares. the political will to create a publicly owned and operated power and transit systems through Ontario Hydro. Hamilton transit must be kept under local control ‘Unsustainable’ “Anyone who learns that a vote by Hamilton City Council “But now,” says Tuck, “Premier Wynne’s government wants could ultimately give up local control to bureaucrats at to take us back 110 years and make electricity and transit Metrolinx who have contracted out other transit lines unaffordable and unsustainable, which is a danger to our becomes upset. LRT or BRT – it must be kept under economic future. local control through HSR and answerable to local transit riders through local elections,” says Local President Eric “It’s time to fight back and send a message to all politicians Tuck, who doesn’t want Metrolinx to take away local that our vital infrastructure built and paid for by generations ATU jobs. of Ontarians is not for sale.” v

Depiction of Hamilton, ON, police attacking Local 107 strikers after the reading of the “riot act” in November 1906.

28 November/December 2016 | IN TRANSIT IN TRANSIT | www.atu.org 29 Boum! Eaux troubles droit devant Toutefois, accrochez-vous. Nous naviguerons probablement Voilà ce que l’Amérique a entendu le soir de l’élection. en eaux troubles. Plusieurs programmes que nous verrons Cela signifie que les travailleurs en ont assez du double proposés et peut-être acceptés pourraient donner le résultat discours des politiciens opportunistes – ceux qui disent être contraire de ce à quoi les électeurs de Trump s’attendent et avec nous, mais qui ont passé plus de 40 ans à transformer de ce qu’il a promis. notre économie en film d’horreur pour les travailleurs. Et nous devons résister aux attaques contre nos droits Ce syndicat a pris position pour un changement en 2016. constitutionnels. Y compris les droits de tous les Américains. Nous avons soutenu ce combat en appuyant Bernie Martin Niemöller (1892-1984) était un éminent pasteur Sanders. Après sa défaite aux primaires, nous avons protestant qui s’est distingué en tant qu’ardent opposant appuyé Hillary Clinton. À notre avis, c’était la meilleure d’Adolf Hitler; il a passé les sept dernières années du régime option pour les travailleurs. Certains de nos membres nazi dans les camps de concentration. étaient en désaccord. Il est peut-être mieux connu pour sa citation : Donald Trump a gagné cette élection, en partie, en faisant appel à ce qu’il y a de plus mauvais chez les gens. Pour Ils sont d’abord venus pour les socialistes et je n’ai rien être parfaitement clairs, nous croyons que la majorité des fait pour les défendre – Américains ne sont pas en faveur du discours haineux qu’il Parce que je n’étais pas socialiste. a utilisé pour enflammer son auditoire. Ensuite, ils sont venus pour les syndicalistes et je n’ai rien fait pour les défendre – Le SUT défendra les droits civils Parce que je n’étais pas syndicaliste. contre toute attaque Ensuite, ils sont venus pour les juifs et je n’ai rien fait pour les défendre – Le SUT prendra fermement position contre toute attaque Parce que je n’étais pas juif. visant les droits civils et nous entrevoyons déjà des lois extrémistes émanant d’un Congrès républicain. Il existe un Puis ils sont venus pour moi – et il ne restait plus côté très sombre à cette victoire. personne pour me défendre. Nous comprenons le parallèle entre la situation économique d’aujourd’hui et les cicatrices laissées par la grande dépression mondiale des années 1930. Nous devons être vigilants et même courageux en confrontant les efforts visant à dépouiller certains Américains de leurs N’abandonnons pas maintenant droits humains sous prétexte de « rendre sa grandeur à l’Amérique ». L’élection de Donald Trump a été une surprise pour la plupart d’entre nous qui n’aurions jamais imaginé qu’une telle chose pouvait se produire en Amérique. Pourtant, Les travailleurs américains ont plusieurs signes indiquaient déjà que quelque chose se préparait, mais les sondeurs ne les ont pas pris au sérieux. effectué un tournant D’abord, il y eut l’émergence du sénateur Bernie Sanders qui Le bon côté de la chose, s’il en existe un, est que les a pris par surprise le Parti démocratique tout comme Donald travailleurs américains ont effectué un tournant. Ils Trump a surpris le Parti républicain. Ensuite, de nombreux expriment à travers cette révolte que le statu quo a perdu électeurs syndiqués bastion habituellement favorable au Parti son statut. Que plus jamais nous ne hocherons de la tête démocratique ont appuyé le candidat républicain. pour l’Establishment alors que nous souffrons tous. Le SUT l’affirme depuis le début. Nous espérons que l’administration Trump respectera sa promesse d’aider les Le seul enjeu réel travailleurs américains. Ces facteurs plutôt apparents lors de l’élection démontrent Il est de notre devoir de rassembler les travailleurs autour que le combat de la classe moyenne était en fait le seul des principes qui amélioreront notre vie à tous. enjeu réel de cette campagne.

IN TRANSIT | www.atu.org 29 Donald Trump a su adroitement exploiter la frustration et le plus d’un siècle a adopté le « droit au travail ». ressentiment de tellement d’Américains qui ont le sentiment de travailler plus fort que jamais pour gagner moins que ce Plusieurs prédisaient la fin des syndicats. Pourtant, six ans qu’ils gagnaient avant la récession. Et il a réussi à convaincre plus tard, même si nous avons été meurtris et malmenés, au moins la moitié des électeurs syndiqués qu’il en ferait nous sommes toujours debout. davantage pour eux que le candidat appuyé par leur syndicat. Je parie que les syndiqués qui ont voté pour Donald Trump Motif de préoccupation ignoraient que la plate-forme de ce dernier affaiblirait, voire détruirait les syndicats et mettrait fin au soutien fédéral pour Cette année, les États-Unis ont élu Donald Trump et le transport en commun (un sujet qui préoccupe grandement les syndiqués, accompagnés de musulmans, de Latinos, les membres du SUT). S’il ne s’agit pas là d’une catastrophe d’Afro-Américains, de femmes, de personnes handicapées, pour les travailleurs en général, et pour les membres du SUT de journalistes, de la majorité des électeurs américains, en particulier, je ne sais pas ce qui le serait. d’un nombre incalculable de nations étrangères et même du pape, s’inquiètent de notre avenir. Incontestablement, il s’agit là d’un motif de préoccupation. Il y aura bientôt des gens à la tête de ce gouvernement qui n’ont pas à cur nos Le « remords de l’acquéreur » meilleurs intérêts. Ce ne sont là que deux des nombreux faits que les électeurs Mais, si le peu de temps écoulé depuis que les résultats ignorent au sujet de Donald Trump et le « remords de étonnants des élections ont été annoncés est une l’acquéreur » finira par rattraper ceux qui l’ont porté au pouvoir indication de l’esprit de combat des Américains, nous lorsqu’ils constateront qu’il ne peut pas réaliser, ou qu’il n’a sommes susceptibles de connaître une croissance massive jamais eu l’intention de réaliser les promesses qu’il a faites. de l’activisme progressif au cours des quatre prochaines Voilà pourquoi il ne faut pas abandonner maintenant. années. Peu importe pour qui ils ont voté cette année, Nous devons continuer à nous battre pour ce en quoi une écrasante majorité d’Américains n’accepteront pas les nous croyons, non seulement pour éviter le pire à court politiques lourdes qui entraînent une régression sur des terme, mais pour être prêts à ramener au bercail tous les questions fondamentales telles que la race, la religion, la travailleurs qui ont voté pour Trump lorsqu’ils se rendront justice économique et de nombreux autres sujets. Si nos enfin compte qu’ils se sont fait berner. nouveaux dirigeants vont trop loin, leur temps au pouvoir sera court. C’est un aspect particulier de notre démocratie : Veuillez visiter le www.atu.org pour de plus amples indépendamment de notre affiliation à un quelconque renseignements et les plus récentes nouvelles du SUT. v parti, nous tenons les gens responsables de leurs paroles et leurs gestes.

Les syndicats doivent mener Les surveiller à chaque tournant Plus que jamais, le mouvement ouvrier a besoin d’être un En 2000, lorsque George W. Bush a ravi l’élection meneur-clé dans ce nouveau mouvement progressiste. Mais présidentielle à Al Gore, en Floride, les familles de plutôt que d’aller de l’avant et d’appuyer des candidats qui travailleurs avaient peur. Nos peurs se sont avérées justifiées, sont tout simplement d’accord avec nous sur la plupart car Bush a ensuite modifié le code fiscal pour favoriser les des questions, nous devons fixer l’ordre du jour pour les riches, mené les Américains à la pire crise économique candidats politiques d’aujourd’hui et de demain. Ce n’est depuis 1929 et envoyé de pauvres jeunes se faire tuer dans qu’à ce moment, travaillant avec nos partenaires de la les guerres sans fin du Moyen-Orient. coalition, que nous pourrons lentement inciter les gens à parler d’enjeux importants pour les familles de travailleurs. Alors que notre pays était à deux doigts de l’anéantissement, nous avons réussi à nous en sortir. La campagne de Bernie Sanders a démontré qu’il y a des millions de gens passionnés qui croient en une Amérique En 2010, les républicains ont pris le contrôle des capitales plus juste. Bien que cette campagne soit maintenant d’États américains. Peu après, le Wisconsin a dépouillé les chose du passé, les idées proposées ne sont pas près de salariés du secteur public de leur droit à la négociation collective disparaître; nous non plus. v et le Michigan le centre de la classe ouvrière américaine depuis

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