NEW! KNOW YOUR RIGHTS Department of Labor's brief on Family Medical Leave Act FMLA
![]() ATU International President, John Costa visited our Union Meeting on August 12, 2021.
![]() More pictures from our December Retirees Luncheon on this page 2019 Retirees Luncheon.
![]() Leaders attend Hampton Democratic Committee's Labor Day Breakfast.
ATU 1177 President, Amanda Malone; Vice President, Vanessa Wadsworth and Shop Steward, Michael Gilliam represented the local at the Annual Salute to Labor Unions & Community Leaders Breakfast, hosted by Hampton Democratic Committee. There they met several local candidates who were endorsed by Virginia AFL-CIO. Including Delegate, Jeion A. Ward (D-92) and Congressman, Bobby Scott (D-3). |

Be The Man in the Arena: How to get involved in Politics
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This article offers 4 things that everybody can do to get involved locally.
See the new ACTION page for more ways you can take action.

"JUST DRIVE: Life in the Bus Lane" is a survival guide for bus drivers and passengers alike.
It provides a rare look at life from the driver’s seat. Spanning five years, this book is a collection of posts from a Portland, Oregon bus operator’s blog about his job. From the unique perspective of a “contemplative bus driver,” this book chronicles Deke’s career from trainee to seasoned operator. Sharing his adventures from the tragic to the wondrous or hilarious, he adds color to one of the world’s most stressful occupations.
It provides a rare look at life from the driver’s seat. Spanning five years, this book is a collection of posts from a Portland, Oregon bus operator’s blog about his job. From the unique perspective of a “contemplative bus driver,” this book chronicles Deke’s career from trainee to seasoned operator. Sharing his adventures from the tragic to the wondrous or hilarious, he adds color to one of the world’s most stressful occupations.

Union Members Take Their Concerns to HRT Board to explain sticking points of ongoing contract negotiations.
William Harrell: Creating a modern HRT explains the importance of a Dedicated Source of Funding for public transit.
ATU 1177 Officers Lobbied at Richmond's 2017 Legislative Session

ATU 1177 Officers thank VA Delegate Jeion Joyner Ward for opposing House Bill 1753, which would have prevented any increase in Virginia's Minimum Wage. (l to r) Amanda Malone, Michael Gilliam, Jeion Ward, Lloyd Branch, Renee Browder and Emmanuel Harris.

Lloyd Branch, Renee Browder and Michael Gilliam thank Senator Mamie Locke for opposing HB 1753, on behalf of all working Virginians.

ATU 1177 Secretary / Treasurer, Renee Browder and International Longshoremen's Association member, Kim Brown (both of APRI Hampton Roads) thank Governor Terry McAuliffe for Supporting SB 824, which will require Virginia employers to give full-time employees Paid Sick Days.




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Quarterly Retirees Luncheon
ATU 1177 showed their appreciation for the retired members who paved the way for today's members.
The retirees also enjoyed the opportunity to catch up with each other.
ATU Local 1177 members participate in the A. Phillip Randolph Institute (Hampton Roads) and helped celebrate their First Anniversary in Virginia Beach. APRI on Facebook