New York Democratic Congressman Jerry Nadler is emerging as the engine powering an increase in transit funding.  The UTU is working closely with Nadler and others in Congress who recognize how essential public transit is to America’s working families.

Nadler’s Brooklyn and lower Manhattan district is one of the most densely populated in America, and as [...]

We are living in a time of great crisis, but also great opportunity.   It can be hard to wrap your head around the twin crises of the economy and the environment.   Especially if your job is at stake, the bills are mounting, and it is just harder getting by.  However, there is opportunity if we [...]

LVEJO endorsed and took part in this picket action at CTA this week.
Also, special thanks to Roger Smidl for his testimony to the CTA Board regarding the need to reverse past cuts and restore the 31st Street Bus Route.

Stop CTA Service Cuts

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A rally against mass transit service cuts in [...]

More hoops to jump through to get the free rides.

For immediate release
DATE: March 13, 2009
CONTACT: Diane Palmer, RTA Communications Director
Office: 312-913-3282 Cell: 312-907-6902

Seniors with reduced fare cards will be charged a reduced rate after April 1, 2009

CHICAGO – The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) is reminding seniors who have not changed their senor reduced fare cards [...]