California Transit Works! unites transit workers, managers, and unions to develop high road training programs that empower workers and improve service through strong labor-management partnerships.
Mentors In Motion: Building Better Partnerships
Empowering Transit Workers Through Collaboration:
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California Transit Works! (CTW) is a community of transit workers, managers, and union members dedicated to building training programs and High Road labor-management partnerships that enhance frontline worker skills, improve public transit services, and create life-changing opportunities through mutual trust and respect.
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Fostering Workforce Development and Partnership:
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CTW creates inclusive training programs that empower frontline workers as professionals and leaders, fostering equal participation in transit operations. As a neutral third party, CTW bridges labor and management to develop innovative partnerships with educational institutions, community organizations, and workforce development agencies, strengthening transit workforce capacity and enhancing community well-being.
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Proven Track Record and National Impact:
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With over 20 years of research-based, field-proven methods, CTW's successful training model is being replicated by the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) across the U.S.. The U.S. Department of Labor recognizes CTW as a key partner in ATU’s efforts to establish the National Center for High Road Clean Transit Careers.
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High energy and inspiring stories highlighted Day 1 of our “Mentors In Motion 2025: Inspiring Each Other and Building Community” annual conference in Monterey, CA! We were honored to have ATU International President John Costa deliver a stirring opening speech and spend the entire day attending sessions with 300+ conference attendees. Here are some highlights from some of today’s activities, featuring people from seven states, 15 ATU locals and 19 transit agencies representing their labor/management training partnerships, along with 10 educational institutions, and special guests. Stay tuned for much more to come!
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As the Labor Management partnership model continues to grow, we’re proud to feature Partners Moving Forward (PMF)—a powerful collaboration between Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) and ATU Local 256. PMF is a great example of what happens when labor and management come together with a shared vision. Through frontline leadership, mentorship, and a commitment to workforce development, PMF is helping to create lasting career pathways and a culture of growth and collaboration. It’s a model worth celebrating!
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On April 28–29, seven dedicated mechanics, employees of Lane Transit and members of ATU Local 757, took part in a 2-day Fundamental Electrical Electronics (FEE) course. The training is a foundational class for agencies converting to zero emission buses, and is part of the ATU’s High Road to Innovative Clean Transit Grant, in partnership with CTW. It was led by Russell Anderson, CTW’s Director of Bus Maintenance Training, and focused on hands-on learning to support Lane Transit’s entire fleet — including battery electric buses.
Special shoutout to ATU Local 757 — 6 skilled technicians participated, along with Bill Bradley, ATU Local 757 Executive Board Officer, who joined the training as well! Also in the mix were Rich Diaz, Eliseo Acosta, and Kevin Kinoshita — 3 outstanding ATU workforce development coordinators — taking part as part of the Train the Trainers initiative to build leadership and instructional capacity.
Eugene is charging ahead — and they’re just getting started!
Special shoutout to ATU Local 757 — 6 skilled technicians participated, along with Bill Bradley, ATU Local 757 Executive Board Officer, who joined the training as well! Also in the mix were Rich Diaz, Eliseo Acosta, and Kevin Kinoshita — 3 outstanding ATU workforce development coordinators — taking part as part of the Train the Trainers initiative to build leadership and instructional capacity.
Eugene is charging ahead — and they’re just getting started!