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Tentative Contract Agreement Covers More Than 5,500 Employees Represented by Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU)
NEWARK - NJ TRANSIT and the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) have reached a tentative contract agreement. NJ TRANSIT and the ATU have issued the following joint statement.
“We are pleased to announce a fair and fiscally responsible tentative agreement between NJ TRANSIT and the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), representing more than 5,500 employees and the largest transit union at NJ TRANSIT. “While the specific details of the agreement are not currently available pending ATU leadership’s notification of its members, the terms are within the established pattern and reflect our mutual and ongoing commitment to fairness, efficiency, affordability, and financial sustainability for the hundreds of thousands of customers who depend on NJ TRANSIT bus service every day.”
NJ TRANSIT President & CEO Kris Kolluri:
“I appreciate the professionalism and reasonableness of the ATU leadership throughout this process,” said NJ TRANSIT President & CEO Kris Kolluri. “This tentative agreement reflects a shared commitment to our more than 5,500 dedicated employees represented by the ATU, our valued riders, and New Jersey taxpayers - and I’m grateful for the collaborative spirit that made it possible.”
ATU Chair, New Jersey State Council Orlando Riley:
“I would like to thank both the ATU leadership and NJ TRANSIT for their professionalism during the months of negotiation meetings. Reaching a tentative agreement reflects a commitment to support the hard-working men and women in the Amalgamated Transit Union and the communities we serve. We look forward to continuing our relationship with NJ TRANSIT as we continue to provide reliable bus service to the public and improve the quality of life for our members.”
ATU International Vice President Ray Greaves:
“I want to extend my gratitude to the leadership of NJ TRANSIT for their willingness to engage in constructive dialogue throughout this process. I commend the leadership of ATU NJ State Council for their tireless efforts and unwavering dedication to advocating for our members.
Together, we have achieved a contract that delivers much-needed improvements, ensuring that our transit professionals are recognized and rewarded for their hard work and commitment to serving the public. As we move forward, we are optimistic that this agreement will pave the way for a stronger future for our members and the communities they serve.
We encourage all members to review the details of the agreement, once provided, and to participate in the upcoming ratification process.”
NJ TRANSIT Senior Vice President of Surface Transit & General Manager, Bus Operations Michael Kilcoyne:
“We thank the ATU leadership for their partnership and collaboration throughout these negotiations,” said Michael Kilcoyne, Senior Vice President & General Manager of Bus Operations. “While this remains a tentative agreement, we deeply value the long-standing relationship we’ve built together with the ATU over the years - a relationship that helped us reach a fair and reasonable outcome.”