AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION LOCAL 1593
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MARCH MEETINGS

Updated On: Mar 09, 2010 (05:08:00)

Executive board meeting

March 4, 2010

5118 n 56st suite 131

12pm-4pm agenda: contract format

 

Maintenance Invite

March 6, 2010

5118 n 56st suite 131

5pm agenda: contract ideas for maintenance

 

Regular membership meeting

March 12, 2010

5118 n 56st suite 131

8pm agenda: charges on officer, guest speaker, re-vote on arbitration case, two cases considered for arbitration

 

Steward meeting

March 13, 2010

5118 n 56st suite 131

3pm-5pm

 

Executive board meeting

March 20, 2010

5118 n 56st suite 131

3pm agenda: negotiation ideas members invited

Haiti is in need of our help!

Updated On: Jan 19, 2010 (16:16:00)

Hello family,

Atu and Hart have set up barrels in the drivers lounge and in maintenance. Please bring anything you feel will be needed in their time of need. We all have to pitch in. Please be generous. It could happen any where. Please continue to pray for everyone.

One union for us!

ARBITRATION FOR THE MARK UP

Updated On: Dec 20, 2009 (12:59:00)
HELLO FAMILY, TODAY WE DID THE ARBITRATION FOR THE MARK UP. BOTH SIDES WERE HEARD. HART FEELS THEY ARE CORRECT AND SO DO WE. THE RESPONSE FOR THE MARK UP ARBITRATION SHOULD BE IN ABOUT 30-45 DAYS. I CANNOT DISPLAY THE DETAILS ON OUR WEBSITE. HOWEVER IN OUR FORUM, ON THE PHONE AND IN PERSON I WILL ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS. I APOLOGIZE FOR NOT BEING AROUND LATELY. I HAVE BEEN EXTREMELY BUSY AND TIRED Read More...
ITS TIME TO JUMP INTO GEAR

Posted On: Sep 13, 2009 (23:29:48)

HI FAMILY,

THE ELECTION IS OVER AND WE ALL ARE TOGETHER IN UNITY SO ITS TIME TO JUMP INTO GEAR!

THE E-BOARD MEMBERS WILL BE HANDING OUT SURVEYS TO UNION MEMBERS SO WE CAN GET AN IDEA WHAT YOU WANT TO SEE ON THE NEW CONTRACT. PLEASE RETURN YOUR ANSWERS TO AN E-BOARD MEMBER OR JUST DROP IT IN THE UNION BOX IF YOU HAVE ONE IN YOUR LOCATION. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION. WE CANNOT DO THIS WITHOUT YOU SO PLEASE FILL OUT THE SURVEY AND RETURN IT.

ONE UNION FOR US!

NEVER FORGET FROM MICKY

Updated On: Sep 13, 2009 (20:42:00)
RESULTS FROM ELECTION

Updated On: Sep 13, 2009 (08:42:00)
HELLO FAMILY, I'M SORRY TO KEEP YOU WAITING FOR THE RESULTS Read More...
SENATOR TED KENNEDY

Updated On: Sep 02, 2009 (01:16:00)
Michelle and I were heartbroken to learn this morning of the death of our dear friend, Senator Ted Kennedy.For nearly five decades, virtually every major piece of legislation to advance the civil rights, health and economic well-being of the American people bore his name and resulted from his efforts Read More...
FMLA

Updated On: Aug 07, 2009 (21:57:00)

ELENA VETRANO (FMLA SPECIALIST) CALLED ME YESTERDAY TO TELL ME THE 30 DAY DOCTOR NOTES WILL NO LONGER BE REQUIRED. ANYONE HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THEIR FMLA (NOT ON THE LIST,OCCURANCE ISSUED ETC.), CALL OR GO SEE ELENA. ATU HAS THEIR OWN FMLA SPECIALIST AS WELL. MICHELA STUCKEY AND YOLANDA MURRAY. MS. STUCKEY FOUND THAT HART HAS VIOLATED SEVERAL FEDERAL FMLA LAWS AND WE BOUGHT THAT TO MS VETRANO'S ATTENTION. OBVIOUSLY THE FINDINGS WERE CORRECT. THERE ARE SEVERAL OTHER VIOLATIONS AND WE WILL KEEP YOU UPDATED ON THE CHANGES OR PROGRESS. I WANT TO PERSONALLY THANK THE ATU TEAM FOR A JOB WELL DONE! THE INVESTIGATION OF THE FMLA LAWS WERE DONE QUICKLY AND PROFESSIONALLY.

 

MICHELA AND YOLANDA KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK TEAM.

 

ONE UNION FOR US!

 

UNION DUES INCREASE

Updated On: Aug 05, 2009 (23:36:00)
HELLO BROTHERS AND SISTERS,   I WAS JUST INFORMED BY PAYROLL THAT OUR UNION DUES WILL INCREASE TO $20.09 on August 3rd. Apparently the dues increase happened on this pay check. Thanks for the accurate information payroll. I apologize for not putting up the notice in the maintenance,streetcar or customer service boards yet. I thought I had more time (before our next paychecks-August 13th) Read More...
Meeting with Armijo and Potts

Updated On: Jul 22, 2009 (07:22:00)
Hello Brothers and Sisters, On July 21,2009 the Vice President and myself went to a meeting with David Armijo and Bob Potts. The meeting was held at the streetcar barn in Ybor City.  We didn't know what to expect because no one knew what the meeting was about at 21st. Any way, Armijo made small talk about purchasing Hybrid buses. I guess that was to make us feel comfortable Read More...
YOU CAN EMAIL THE EXECUTIVE BOARD

Updated On: Jul 21, 2009 (23:39:00)
EMAIL YOUR EXECUTIVE BOARD OFFICERS INDIVIDUALLY AND PRIVATELY. IF YOU DON'T WANT EVERYONE TO VIEW YOUR COMMENTS OR YOU HAVE SOMETHING SPECIFICALLY TO ASK AN E-BOARD MEMBER YOU CAN DO SO NOW. GO TO OFFICERS & STAFF TO SEE THE EMAIL ADDRESSES Read More...
THE MARK UP

Updated On: Jul 21, 2009 (23:39:00)
ballot bill

Updated On: Jul 11, 2009 (09:39:00)
Why a union?

Updated On: Jul 04, 2008 (00:14:00)
The www.atu1593tampa.org website is funded by union members. Since the websites inception in 2005 we have given full access to union and non-union employees to let all know just what the union is about.Look at what you make per hour at HART Read More...
When it just starts to get to you...

Updated On: Jul 11, 2009 (09:40:00)
9 Foods That Reduce Stress Eat these foods, lower your stress levels. function shareHover(object, state) { if (state) { object.style.color = '#253e0b'; } else { object.style.color = '#668c1f'; } } Reach for these items next time you're feeling under pressure, under the weather, or just too close to that breaking point Read More...
Get your union patches at MARTINS!

Updated On: Feb 10, 2008 (00:44:00)

Martins has moved to 4705 hillsborough just west of hesperides.

get your patches at martins on hillsborough avenue.  just show your union card.  Don't have one? See Mike or Luis!



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