Amalgamated Transit Union. Local 587 (Seattle, Wash.)

Founded in 1892, Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 587 is the largest ATU local on the West Coast. The local had 4000 active and 300 retired members in King, Clallam and Jefferson counties as of 2011. The main membership is comprised primarily of transit operators, but the union also includes 800 members working in over 80 craft occupations. ATU Local 587 represents employees of: King County Metro King County, Washington First Transit King County, Washington Solid Ground King County, Washington Jefferson Transit Authority Jefferson County, Washington Clallam Transit System Clallam County, Washington.

From the description of Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 587 records, 1941-2009 (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 772469795

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