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Welcome to ATU Local 308

Amalgamated Transit Union Local 308 is one of the largest “RAIL” labor organizations in the ATU, representing over 3,600 multi-classifications, certified with the ATU International Union as the Amalgamated Association Street Railway Employees of America on December 1, 1902.

Our purpose is unity. Our struggle is for the betterment of our members working conditions, health and welfare. Our standing is solidarity.

Multi-Classifications Include:

Work Train Conductor
Towermen
Switchmen
Rapid Transit Operators
CSRs/CSAs
Rail Janitors
Crane Operators

Track Welders
Work Car Crane Operators
Trackmen
Car Repairers
Laborers
Motor Blowers
Rail Clerks

Rail Supervisors
Instructors
Shop Clerks
Material Handlers
Unit Exchange Clerks
Stockroom Clerks
Shipping Clerk

Material Coordinators
Ironworkers’ Helpers
Car Servicers
Motormen
C.R.O.’s
Flagmen
Couriers