Mission Statement

• We hold it as a sacred principle that trade union men and women, above all others, shall set a good example as good and faithful workers, performing their duties to their employer with honor to themselves as well as to their organization.
• We hold a reduciton of hours fora day's work increases the intelligence and happines of the laborer and also increases the demands for labor and the price of day's work.
• We hold a liberal education of the young to be preeminent preparation for life's social industrial work, and that the principles and purposes of organized labor demand free and compulsory education.
• We have reseolved to encourage and stimulate our members to take a lively interest in the civil affairs of their country in order that they can vote intelligently and effectively for the interests of the working people thereby advancing the cause of Organized Labor.

 

 

Metro Contract Negotiations
Welcome to the online headquarters of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 689. ATU Local 689 is a driving force of service and commitment in Metropolitan Washington. We pledge to get you – our members, allies, and public – to your destination safely and efficiently.

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Metro Contract Negotiations

We have been negotiating with the Authority since April 4th and although we have made some significant gains, those gains have been made in the non-economics section of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.  Personally the negotiating team feels that we should be further into the meat and potato  part, simply put we should be discussing wages, pension and H&W.

The negotiations have been intense and we have hit several snags for a number of reasons.  The  changes in the economy has sent the best made plans into a constant state of flux. But both parties have the responsibility of creating the best situation out of this unpredictable environment. Local 689's team will put our best foot forward and make sure that every cent that we are entitled to receive is disseminated among all of the members of ATU Local 689.