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ATU International Black Caucus 58th Conference

ATU INTERANTIONAL BLACK CAUCUS 58th CONFERENCE will be at the LIVE Casino and Hotel in Hanover, MD on April 30-May 4, 2025

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 ATU International Black Caucus Scholarship
Contact: ATU International Black Caucus Southwest Region Executive
Committee Member Valerie Jefferson; atusouthwestregion@gmail.com

 

 

ATU Scholarship

https://www.atu.org/members/benefits-resources/atu-scholarships-2023

 

 

NAACP Scholarship Resource
National Associate for the Advancement of Colored People
New Orleans Branch #6071-B
P. O. Box 871450, New Orleans, LA 70187
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Ronald Coleman, President
504-975-4901
NAACP New Orleans Branch Scholarship Resource

 

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ATU International Black Caucus Southwest Region

History has shown us that courage can be contagious, and hope can take on a life of its own.” —Michelle Obama, first Black first lady of the United States

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ATU International Black Caucus "STANDING TALL"

ATU International Black Caucus Family 

Mr. DeCuir is a strong advocate for justice for the working-class citizens.

Mr. DeCuir is a long-time transit employee and the ATU Local 1546 President-Business Agent for the C.A.T.S. operators and mechanics in Baton Rouge, LA

Mr. DeCuir is well experience in labor union rights and organizing.

ATU Local 1546 organized some Charter Schools in Baton Rouge under the leadership of Mr. DeCuir.

https://www.wafb.com/2024/11/26/transportation-staff-contracted-by-central-schools-several-charters-join-union/

 

Now, Mr. DeCuir along with ATU Local 1546 Executive Board and ATU International Vice-President Anthony Garland are in contract negotiations with C.A.T.S. of Baton Rouge, LA.

C.A.T.S. is NOT negotiating in good faith……please clink on link to see/hear Mr. DeCuir news interview  

https://www.wafb.com/2024/12/03/we-will-shut-system-down-union-president-calls-cats-make-changes-amid-contract-negotiations/

 

First Student and ATU Local 1546

Dispute in Driver's pay

https://www.wbrz.com/news/central-school-closure-friday-leads-to-dispute-then-solution-about-bus-driver-s-pay-for-day

 

ATU speaks up, stand up and show up for members.

 

Mr. George DeCuir Jr., President and Business Agent, ATU Local 1546, Baton Rouge, LA

Mr. Clyde Maiden Jr., ATU Local 1535 President-Business Agent

Mr. John A. Costa, ATU International President

Mr. Charlie Wilson, ATU Local 1535 Vice-President

 

ATU Local 1535 organized the New Orleans airport shuttle drivers into the ATU family.

Thank you to ATU Local 1535 President-Business Agent, Clyde Maiden Jr., Vice-President Charlie Wilson and Finance-Recording Secretary Jarvis Claborn

Mr. Charles Tornes Jr., ATU Local 1208 President- Business Agent of Jackson, MS, persevere on taking his members to the finish line.

JUSTICE PREVAIL in Jackson, MS for ATU members.

 

 

video: ATU Local 1208 on strike

https://www.wlbt.com/video/2024/09/04/jtran-employees-strike/

Rachel M.

ATU FIGHT BACK

ATU standing for DEMOCRACY
ATU Local 1208 President-Business Agent Charles Tornes, Jr.
ATU Local 1208 Executives and members went on strike. ATU Local 1535 Executive Board and ATU International Black Caucus support ATU Local 1208 on strike

ATU Local 1208, Jackson, MS went on strike for better safety conditions, wrongful termination, come to work sick or you will get discipline…..

 

video: results of the strike

https://www.wjtv.com/video/jtran-union-workers-strike-comes-to-an-end/10051385

ATU Locals Presidents “Standing Tall”
ATU Local 1208 Strike. Presidents from the ATU International Black Caucus from Louisiana came to support ATU Local 1208 members and STAND with President Tornes, Jr.

ATU Local 1546 President-Business Agent George DeCuir, Jr., Baton Rouge, LA

ATU Local 1208 President-Business Agent Charles Tornes, Jr. Jackson, MS

ATU Local 1535 President- Business Agent Clyde Maiden, Jr. Kenner, LA

ATU International President John A. Costa support ATU Local 1208 on strike

ATU Int. President came to stand with ATU Local 1208 President-Business Agent Charles Tornes, Jr. and the members of Local 1208.

 

https://www.wjtv.com/video/atu-international-president-joins-striking-jtran-workers/10040936

ATU International Black Caucus Southwest Region

The objective of the ATU Black Caucus is to actively pursue fair and equitable treatment within the ATU and to establish a positive and active rapport of Blacks and the diverse membership of our Local at all levels of the Union.

 

https://www.atu.org/members/education-training

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ATU-BLACK CAUCUS

A Brief History of The ATU Black Caucus

The 1967 International Convention was held in New 
Orleans, Louisiana in attendance was five (5) black 
Delegates that we have identified Hubert Holly and Olin 
Houston from Local 26, Ernest Hill and James Pate from 
Local 241 and Bruce P. Foster from Local 268. 
The 1971 Convention was held in Las Vegas, Nevada my 
First
We have been able to identify twenty-two (22) black 
Delegates in attendance. 
Local 26: Hubert Holly and Leo Mays 
Local 241: Harry O. Blake, Theodore "Ted" Burnett, Ernest A. Hill, Leonard W. Morris, James A Pate, Homer Reed, Earl H. Washington,  John M. Witherspoon and Charles Wesley 
Local 268: Bruce P. Foster, Lucas Murphy 
Local 308: Tommie L. Baskin, Leonard Beatty, Thornton Cherry, Richard Hammonds, Clarence M. Hearns and Wilford C. Spears 
Local 689: Walter R. Tucker 
Local 1300: Samuel Tucker 
Local 1528: Clifton McCleary 
There was two resolutions submitted Resolution No. 6 by 
Divisions 241 and Resolution 
No 7 submitted jointly by Divisions 26 Detroit, Michigan 
And 1528 Washington, D.C. recommending creation of a 
10th Vice-Presidency within the structure of the 
International Union to be known as the Human Affairs 
Department. 
The subject matter contained in Resolutions No 6 and 7 
Were considered concurrently by the committee. Those 
Appearing in support of the creation of such an office 
Were Hubert Holly of Div. 26, Clifton McCleary of 
Div. 1528, and Wilford Spears Of Div. 308. The Committee 
Acted on this matter by the adoption of a substitute 
Recommendation which recommends that there be 
established the position of 10th Vice-President and that 
the necessary changes be made in our Laws to establish 
said office. The committee recommended concurrence. 
The substitute recommendation was adopted. 
It was at this convention that some of the black delegates 
made a concerted effort to elevate a black to the 
International Staff that effort consisted of a spoke person 
To meet with John Elliott he promptly rebuffed us by 
Reminding us that he would defeat us on the floor, Elliot 
Finally agreed to support us, then we had a disagreement 
On which candidate to support, we finally settled on a 
candidate, Bruce P. Foster. 
It was at this convention that the first black, Bruce P. Foster 
was elected to the position of International Vice President. 
The 1975 Convention was held in Calgary, 
Canada the second black, Oliver Green was elected 
a International IVP, also at this convention a black, 
Leonard Beatty was elected to one of the newly created 
Position of General Executive Board Member At Large. 
After the 1979 convention blacks continued to move up, 
In 1980 I was appointed to the International Staff as A 
Special Organizer, in 1982 Brother Owens was appointed 
Special Organizer, in late 1994 or early 1985 Brother 
Breckenridge (deceased) was appointed International 
Representative, later in 1985 Breckenridge was appointed 
IVP, at the 1986 convention Breckenridge, Spears, Owens 
and Richmond were elected as IVP's. 
In 1987 the first female, Karen Moore, who happened to be 
Black was appointed special organizer, later elected IVP. 
In addition to above names black officers was Johnny C. Reynolds, Local 732 Atlanta, GA
(deceased) and Bowen from Local 26 from Detroit, MI elected IVPs at the 1995 Convention. 
 

RACE AND LABOR TRAINING

Race and Labor training examines the history of racism and racism in the labor movement, including racial oppression and discrimination at the workplace. The workshop also covers the different manifestations of racism and how our employers use racism to divide strategically weaken workers and their unions. This program offers various strategies and tactics that can be used to interrupt oppressive moments. This interactive and discussion based training gives members tools and resources to fight discrimination at work and win equity for all ATU members.

 

https://www.atu.org/members/education-training

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REGIONS and STATES

WEST: CA, NV, AZ, UT, HI, CO 
MIDWEST: KS, ND, SD, NE, MN, IL, IO, IN, MI, KY, OH, WI 
SOUTHEAST: AL, FL, GA, NC, SC, TN, VA, MD, WV 
SOUTHWEST: AR, LA, NM, OK, TX, MS, MO 
NORTHWEST: AK, WA, OR, ID, MT, WY 
NORTHEAST: ME, NH, MA, CT, NY, PA, DE, RI, DC, NJ, VT 
CANADA: BC, ALBTA, NF, ON 
 

ATU - Black Caucus

National Leadership


Jeffrey Richardson (Local 1342) President
Kareem Howard (Local 85) Vice President
Chantel Daniels (Local 1197) Secretary-Treasurer
Pandora Holman (Local 788) Recording Secretary

Northwest Region: Rose Jordan – Local 757
Western Region: Eddie Turner – Local 1555
Southwest Region: Valerie Jefferson – Local 1560
Mid-West Region: Penny McCoach – Local 308
Northeast Region: Corey Sellers – Local 726
Southeast Region: Patricia Giles - Local 732
Canada: Tameka McLaren - Local 113

ATU International BLACK CAUCUS Executive Committee

LEARN MORE ABOUT WHAT WE DO

A. 
The E.C. shall hold at least one (1) meeting every six (6) months. The time and place shall be 
designated by the E.C. All members of the E.C. shall be notified of any meeting at least sixty (60) days in advance. 
B. 
The semi annual meeting may be held via computer access or telephone 
conference call for those E.C. members who are not able to physically attend the meeting. Specific mod e to be determined by the E.C., or President. Complete instructions to be mailed thirty (30) days prior to the meeting date. 
Section 3. Between membership meetings, it shall be the duty of the E.C. to make all decisions governing the operation of the B.C. 
Section 4. It shall be the duty of the E.C. to develop the strategy, goals, objectives, and tactics of the B.C 
Section 5. It shall be the duty of the E.C. to review the work of the B.C. to ensure that the goals and objectives are carried out, and to report same to the B.C. 
Section 6. It shall be the duty of each Regional Representative to be the representative for its region, and foster the development of the Black Caucus within their region. 
Section 7. Special meetings of the E.C. shall be at the call of the President or a majority of the E.C. 
Section 8. A majority of the E.C. shall constitute a quorum to do business. 
Section 9. The E.C. may establish committees as deemed necessary. 
Section 10. Executive Committee members must remain in good standing throughout the length of their 
term. 
 

OBJECTIVE

Encourage, Enlighten, Empower African Americans for the Greater Good in the ATU

 ATU Black Caucus is to actively pursue fair and equitable treatment, and to establish a positive and active rapport of Blacks and the diverse membership of our Locals at all levels of the Union. 

ENCOURAGE

“Change will not come if we wait for some other person or if we wait for some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.” —Barack Obama, First Black President of the United States

ENLIGHTEN

“It is certain, in any case, that ignorance, allied with power, is the most ferocious enemy justice can have.” —James Baldwin

EMPOWER

“Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave, I am the dream and the hope of the slave. I rise. I rise. I rise.” —Maya Angelou, 

ATU International Black Caucus Southwest is part of the ATU International BLACK CAUCUS and The ATU International Black Caucus is in the ATU International family, all are one body striving for the same goals on our jobs from these agencies, companies and or corporations: safety, cost of living in our area, affordable/good health insurance, feasible retirement and good working conditions. We are Transportation Labor. We keep our country moving forward.

"R-E-S-P-E-C-T Find out what it means to me" Aretha Franklin

https://youtu.be/A134hShx_gw