The Amalgamated Transit Union, together with its constitution and laws, was established in order to secure and defend our rights, safeguard our interests as working people, create an authority whose seal shall constitute a certificate of character, intelligence and skill, build up an organization whereby members of our craft can participate in the discussion of these particular problems, upon the solution of which depends our welfare and prosperity; to encourage the principle and practice of conciliation and arbitration in the settlement of all difficulties labor ad capital, establish order, insure harmony, promote the general cause of humanity and brotherly love, and secure the blessings of friendships, equality and truth.

ATU Local 241 is the voice of working men and women who are employed in the transportation industry. In the United States, we are the second largest local within the ATU. Our membership is nearly 10,000 strong. The membership consist of over 6,100 active members and over 3,600 retirees. Read more >>>

Members of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 241 perform jobs vital to the greater Chicago area. We are employed by three transportation agencies. Read more >>>

Amalgamated Transit Union Local 241 has offices in 15 locations in the greater Chicago area and has appointed a Trustee to manage the functioning of each office. Read more >>>

Preamble of the Chicago Chapter of the Latino Caucus of the Amalgamated Transit Union

We the C.C.L.C., exist to advance the principles and goals set forth in the Constitution and General Laws of the ATU, the By-Laws of the International Latino Caucus and are subordinate to the aforementioned Constitution and General Laws.

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How many members does the ATU have?

The ATU presently has over 180,000 members in 267 locals throughout the U.S. and Canada.

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