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The Amalgamated Transit Union is the largest labour organization representing transit workers in Canada and the United States. Founded in 1892, the ATU is currently comprised of
over 190,000 members in 264 local unions spread across nine (9) provinces and 44 states. Composed of bus drivers, station attendants, transit safety, light rail operators, maintenance,
office, technical, financial and professional personnel and other transit and municipal employees, the ATU works to promote transit issues and fights for the interests of its
hard-working members.
Local 1587 was established in 1979 with the certification of the Go Transit Bargaining Unit. Through the years Local 1587 has gone on to certify and represent thousands of members
across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area as well as York Region and Barrie.
Local 1587 is affiliated with the Amalgamated Transit Union Canadian Council, the Ontario Federation of Labour and the Toronto & York Region Labour Council. The ATU Canadian Council is the highest authority and voice in Canada for the Amalgamated Transit Union on all issues of Canadian interest including Legislation, Political, Educational, Health and Safety, Cultural and Social Welfare matters.
The ATU can be found in most major cities of Canada and the United States.
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