ATU Local 689 @atulocal689.bsky.social · 10/09/2026WMATA adjusts Bus Operator fare quotation policy in collaboration with Local 689 021
ATU Local 689 @atulocal689.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Bus Operators deserve a safe workplace. A Bus Operator quoting the fare (buses already have pre-recorded announcements and signs btw) leads to disputes, which can result in violence. There was no good reason to reverse a 10-year old policy. www.afro.com/washington-d...afro.comMetro union challenges fare-quoting policy after driver assa...ATU Local 689 wants WMATA to reverse its May fare-quoting rule, citing an Aug. 1 assault; WMATA says operator assaults fell 22% in FY 2026. 011
Reposted by ATU Local 689Union Jobs @unionjobs.bsky.social · 06/08/2026The Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 689 seeks an Office Assistant III to be based in Forestville, MD. Details can be found at: www.unionjobs.com/listing/3119... #1u #UnionStrong @atulocal689.bsky.social @atucomms.bsky.social 001
Reposted by ATU Local 689DC Bike Walk Bus PAC @dcbikewalkbuspac.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Join us for a Victory Bike Ride on Sunday, Sept. 13, from 2–4 PM! We’ll ride from Brookland to Metrobar to celebrate the 2026 primary election victories & the transportation advocates who helped make them possible! @ggwash.org @atulocal689.bsky.social www.eventbrite.com/e/dc-transpo... 034
Reposted by ATU Local 689Geoffrey Hatchard @imgoph.bsky.social · 13/08/2026When you agree with your union on probably 90% of things, but you still choose to snipe at them in a press release. That’s not smart, that’s childish (cc: @atulocal689.bsky.social) (Also, is safety now only about policing? I thought maintenance was part of it, but I guess I was wrong.) 041
Reposted by ATU Local 689All In for DC: A Just Recovery Campaign @justrecoverydc.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Corporations and billionaires are choosing profits over democracy. This push from Doordash is just the latest overstep. Join us in the fight to protect our city from outside influences who are attempting to shape our local tax code: actionnetwork.org/petitions/dc... 042
ATU Local 689 @atulocal689.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Congratulations to ATU Local 689 members at LAZ Parking for ratifying a strong union contract! #ATU689FairContracts 000
ATU Local 689 @atulocal689.bsky.social · 30/06/2026Congratulations to the newest graduates of the Fairfax Connector Maintenance Apprenticeship program! 100
ATU Local 689 @atulocal689.bsky.social · 26/06/2026Yesterday, the Union protested outside of the WMATA Board meeting. We're fighting and standing up for our members and for safety. Safety over service, not the other way around. 110
ATU Local 689 @atulocal689.bsky.social · 24/06/2026They didn't really listen to us in close-door meetings, they didnt't really listen when we've spoken up during Board meetings, so now we take our message to the streets! Stand with your transit workers for a Safety First Rally tomorrow! 000
ATU Local 689 @atulocal689.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Congratulations to our ATU members at Loudoun County Transit. Yesterday they ratified a strong union contract! #ATU689FairContracts 000
ATU Local 689 @atulocal689.bsky.social · 23/06/2026Today is the Primary Election Day in Maryland. ATU Local 689 is proud to support these candidates who will fight for transit and workers! 000
ATU Local 689 @atulocal689.bsky.social · 22/06/2026A replacement for Streetcar needs to be transit and riders-focused first! ggwash.org/view/97026/x...ggwash.orgAfter the streetcar, four principles for H St & Benning Rd’s transit futureEast-west connections are DC’s bugbear, whatever mode of travel you’re using. But one bus project could change that. 020
ATU Local 689 @atulocal689.bsky.social · 16/06/2026Today is DC Primary Day and polls are open till 8pm. Local 689 supports these candidates and encourages you to stand with transit workers! 010
ATU Local 689 @atulocal689.bsky.social · 12/06/2026Tomorrow, join ATU 689 for our G.O.T.V. canvass in support of our endorsed DC candidates! 010
ATU Local 689 @atulocal689.bsky.social · 04/06/2026ATU 689 will have a rally calling out WMATA changing safety policies. Whether its forcing bus operators to quote the fare, which increases risk for operator assaults, or rolling back roadway worker protections (rwp), WMATA is ignoring its own data and putting workers and riders at risk. 110
ATU Local 689 @atulocal689.bsky.social · 28/05/2026According to an email obtained by the Union from WMATA senior leadership, staff conducting fare awareness outreach will be paired with MTPD officers - while the majority of bus operators drive their routes without an officer on the bus. Hey @wmatagm.bsky.social , why the double standard? 010
ATU Local 689 @atulocal689.bsky.social · 28/05/2026This morning, Local 689 showed up to protest WMATA's @wmata.com press conference about their fare enforcement outreach. The data is clear: when bus operators quote the fare, it leads to fare disputes which often results in attacks against operators. 100
ATU Local 689 @atulocal689.bsky.social · 26/05/2026Join us tomorrow for ATU Local 689's latest documentary, "We Fought For What We Have". Learn from the workers themselves how we relearned our union's history as an organizing, fighting, and striking union. Free admission and you can reserve your spot here: www.eventbrite.com/e/we-fought-...eventbrite.comWE FOUGHT FOR WHAT WE HAVE: Screening and Panel Q&A EventJoin us to watch a special ATU 689 documentary and engage with Striking Transit Workers in a Q&A moderated by Ginny Diamond 000
Reposted by ATU Local 689laborheritage.bsky.social @laborheritage.bsky.social · 23/05/2026ATU Documentary Wins Telly Gold The producers of the @atulocal689.bsky.social Documentary We Fought For What We Have have been honored with a gold Telly in the newly-created “Union or Trade Organization” category. Find out more: tinyurl.com/569fm3eh #Movie #Film #TransitWorkerstinyurl.comATU Documentary Wins Telly Gold - Labor Heritage FoundationThe producers of the ATU Local 689 Documentary We Fought For What We Have have been honored with a gold Telly Award in the newly-created “Union or Trade Organization” category. The Telly Awards honor excellence in video and television across all screens. Founded in 1979 to honor local, 033
Reposted by ATU Local 689Geoffrey Hatchard @imgoph.bsky.social · 15/05/2026Really surprised this @atulocal689.bsky.social post has zero interaction a day later. I added alt text (across two images because this is a LOT of text) for accessibility. I’m just going to keep saying the same thing I always do. Make the status quo law, and make all buses free at the point of use. 262
ATU Local 689 @atulocal689.bsky.social · 14/05/2026Today, the issued a press release condemning @wmatagm.bsky.social and @wmata.com for recklessly and dangerously reversing a policy that lowers the risk of bus operator assaults. 020
Reposted by ATU Local 689Aparna Raj @aparnafordc.bsky.social · 06/05/2026Thank you so much to the team at Engine Company 11 for the tour yesterday! 🚒 I’m honored to be endorsed by @dcfirefighters.bsky.social in the Ward 1 Council race and will fight to ensure that firefighters and emergency medical workers have the wages, working conditions and healthcare they deserve. 062
Reposted by ATU Local 689Aparna Raj @aparnafordc.bsky.social · 06/05/2026The election is soon! Are you registered to vote? 🗳️ May 26 is the deadline to register online or as a Dem (unless you're registering for the first time)! Otherwise, same day voter registration will be available. Learn more & register: dcboe.org/FAQS/Voter-R... 031
Reposted by ATU Local 689Aparna Raj @aparnafordc.bsky.social · 30/04/2026Join us at Porchfest in Adams Morgan this weekend!! We’ll be at 1800 California St NW on Saturday, stop by to say hi, listen to some great music, meet Aparna or learn more about the campaign! Aparna will be there from at least 3-4! 011
ATU Local 689 @atulocal689.bsky.social · 01/05/2026Happy International Workers' Day! Today for us, not billionaires and greedy corporations. 000
Reposted by ATU Local 689AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 28/04/2026On Workers Memorial Day, America’s unions mourn the workers who have lost their lives or been injured or made ill on the job. Every worker should be able to go home after their shift safe and healthy, and we’ll keep fighting like hell to make that a reality for every worker. 011658
ATU Local 689 @atulocal689.bsky.social · 28/04/2026Local 689 is thrilled to support these candidates who are champions for working families and public transit in MoCo! 000
Reposted by ATU Local 689The NewsGuild-CWA @newsguild.org · 27/04/2026Today, workers at Hachette Book Group launched the largest unionization campaign in trade publisher history! Hundreds of employees signed unions cards in support of forming a union at HBC. Workers now join @wbng.org and fight for recognition. newsguild.org/hachette-boo...newsguild.orgHachette Book Group employees announce largest unionization campaign in trade publisher history with NewsGuild | The NewsGuild - TNG-CWA 15627
Reposted by ATU Local 689Hamilton Nolan @hamiltonnolan.bsky.social · 27/04/2026I published my book about the labor movement with Hachette so I am very excited to see the announcement that Hachette workers are unionizing. Publishing should be a union industry. Learn more and support them here: hachetteworkers.comhachetteworkers.comHWC - Hachette Workers CoalitionThe union of workers at Hachette Book Group are uniting for a more sustainable workplace. 013226
ATU Local 689 @atulocal689.bsky.social · 27/04/2026Major DC unions today released the following open letter to Kenyan McDuffie today calling on him to retract and apologize for his statement characterizing D.C. workers as “dark money from outside interest groups.” 031
Reposted by ATU Local 689Aparna Raj @aparnafordc.bsky.social · 27/04/2026FOUR different canvass launches, including a transit appreciation canvass with @atulocal689.bsky.social & @dcbikewalkbuspac.bsky.social means over 3,000 doors knocked! 🚌💖 There are just 50 days left to join us and fight for a Ward 1 for all: mobilize.us/aparnafordc/ 1106
ATU Local 689 @atulocal689.bsky.social · 27/04/2026Local 689 is thrilled to support these candidates who are champions for working families and public transit in PG County! 000
ATU Local 689 @atulocal689.bsky.social · 21/04/2026Local 689 is thrilled to support these candidates who are champions for working families and public transit in DC! 000
ATU Local 689 @atulocal689.bsky.social · 15/04/2026ATU Local 689 is thrilled to endorse Will Jawando for MoCo Executive. Will is a true fighter for working families and the type of public servant we need as County Executive! 011
ATU Local 689 @atulocal689.bsky.social · 15/04/2026ATU Local 689 is thrilled to support Robert White for DC Delegate to Congress. Robert has been a fighter for working families and transit workers on DC Council. He's ready to continue his fight in Congress! 000
Reposted by ATU Local 689Aparna Raj @aparnafordc.bsky.social · 14/04/2026Making it easier and more affordable to live in DC means building more housing; strengthening tenant protections; improving transit, bike, and pedestrian infrastructure, and revitalizing public spaces. 🏠🚌⛲ I'm THRILLED to be the #1 choice of @ggwash.org to do all that. 1185
ATU Local 689 @atulocal689.bsky.social · 15/04/2026ATU Local 689 is thrilled to endorse Wanika Fisher for Prince George's County State's Attorney. Wanika has stood with the Union and has fought for us when we needed her. Wanika is the fighter we need as State's Attorney! 000
ATU Local 689 @atulocal689.bsky.social · 14/04/2026Local 689 is thrilled to endorse Wala Blegay for Congress! A daughter of a 689 member, Wala is a champion for working families everyday as a pro-worker labor attorney. She's the type of public servant we need in Congress. 012
Reposted by ATU Local 689Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO @ttdaflcio.bsky.social · 31/03/2026Made our way downtown for one last ride on the DC Street Car. We are grateful to our city's transit workers from @atulocal689.bsky.social & streetcar passengers for 10 incredible years of service. We'll miss you! 021
Reposted by ATU Local 689Aparna Raj @aparnafordc.bsky.social · 18/03/2026Today is Transit Employee Appreciation Day. 🚌🚍🚊 I have long stood with transit workers and I will always fight alongside workers for safety, respect, and dignified pay. So many of us rely on transit workers, and they deserve our appreciation today and every day. @atulocal689.bsky.social 0263
ATU Local 689 @atulocal689.bsky.social · 12/03/2026The TCA is a generational bill that will help to refocus Maryland's approach to major transportation projects and the environment. One chamber passed, one to go! 000
Reposted by ATU Local 689Alex Koma @alexkoma.bsky.social · 11/03/2026New: DC is illegally sitting on $1.6 million meant to help laid off Circulator bus drivers, according to a new lawsuit. @atulocal689.bsky.social is trying to force the city to comply with a law ordering DC to use the proceeds of Circulator bus sales to help ex-employees: wamu.org/story/26/03/...wamu.orgA new lawsuit claims D.C. is withholding money meant to help laid-off Circulator bus driversThe city's transit workers' union alleges D.C. officials have pocketed $1.6 million generated from the sale of Circulator buses following the service's cancellation, rather than following a law direct... 02215
ATU Local 689 @atulocal689.bsky.social · 05/03/2026For our very first endorsement in the 2026 Congressional elections, we are beyond excited to announce our support for @helmerva.bsky.social 121
ATU Local 689 @atulocal689.bsky.social · 04/03/2026Local 689 stands in lockstep with @fairbudgetdc.bsky.social Together, we're fighting to ensure that DC residents get what they deserve - a racially just and equitable budget. #WeGotUsDC 112
ATU Local 689 @atulocal689.bsky.social · 03/03/2026Next week, Local 689 will join hundreds of our fellow Union members to rally in support of workers at Annapolis. We hope to see you there! 010
Reposted by ATU Local 689Dan Helmer @helmerva.bsky.social · 27/02/2026Proud to share that we have been endorsed by @atulocal689.bsky.social - our second union endorsement. I’ll always support the labor movement, in VA and across the country 032
ATU Local 689 @atulocal689.bsky.social · 22/02/2026📢 689 and allies! 📢 Due to the weather forecast, we are deciding to postpone our Monday Maryland Lobby Day. Wednesday is still planned to go forward. Meet on Wednesday at 7 School St, in Annapolis! Have questions? Email us today at info@atulocal689.org. 010
Reposted by ATU Local 689Amalgamated Transit Union @atucomms.bsky.social · 17/02/2026A friend of the ATU, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr., was a champion of labor unions and a strong advocate for affordable public transit for all. From marching alongside Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to founding the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, www.nbcnews.com/news/obituar...nbcnews.comRev. Jesse Jackson, a civil rights icon, dies at 84“Our father was a servant leader — not only to our family, but to the oppressed, the voiceless, and the overlooked around the world,” the Jackson family said in a statement Tuesday. 121