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F Market Street Line Dedicates Car 1059 to Mike Delia

In San Francisco, California, the F Market Street line operates PCC Streetcars painted in the colors of the North American transit agencies that ran similar cars. Car 1059 is painted in the colors of the Boston Elevated Railway, and contains a card explaining the history of Boston streetcar service. Recently, the SFMTA board of directors …

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E-Board Tours Innovative Buses at Can-Am Conference

Yesterday, the Executive Board of Local 589 toured three buses at the ATU’s Can-Am conference. Each of these buses has been retrofitted with a prototype featuring new operator shields, improved HVAC systems for better airflow, and provisions for a redesigned driver’s area to provide greater comfort and visibility. The ATU is leading the way in …

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Help Us Improve Working Conditions

Dear Members, Student interns from the ATU International, in partnership with Local 589, have created a brief 5-7 minute survey to gather your suggestions for improving working conditions, addressing health hazards, and combating workplace violence. All responses are completely anonymous and will contribute to an upcoming report advocating for better conditions and resources. You can …

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