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!
LATEST NEWS:
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On September 4th and 5th, staff from California Transit Works! (CTW) and the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) conducted a two-day training session at TriMet Transit Agency’s Powell Bus Yard Facility. The training was designed specifically for ATU 757 bus mechanics who work at TriMet, focusing on the Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronic (FEE) as part of a U.S. Department of Labor H1B grant initiative....(read more)
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We’re excited to share some highlights from the 2025 CTW Southern California Regional Conference—a powerful day that brought together union leaders, management, mentors, coordinators, and frontline workers from across the region. Hosted by RAMP 22, the High Road Training Partnership between RTA and ATU Local 1277, the conference was filled with honest conversations, shared victories, and a collective commitment to building strong, sustainable partnerships for the future of transit.
Thanks to everyone who made this event a success. Your voices, stories, and energy shaped an unforgettable experience.!
Thanks to everyone who made this event a success. Your voices, stories, and energy shaped an unforgettable experience.!
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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