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Amalgamated Transit Union Local 697 Members Offer Free Rides
to the Polls to Residents in Lucas County
Transit Union Members Gear Up to Get-Out-The-Vote during
Early Voting and on Election Day
Special to The Truth
Lucas county residents now have a free way to get to the
polls during early voting and on Election Day. Amalgamated
Transit Union Local 697 who represent the workers at
the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) will be
offering free rides to the polls starting on Wednesday,
October 12 through Election Day to help get out the vote.
“Our members take pride in providing this vital service to
ensure that everyone has an opportunity to vote,” said
Financial Secretary/Business Agent of ATU Local 697 Carly
Allen. “As transit workers, we are emphasizing the important
role public transportation can play in helping people get
involved in the voting process and have their voices heard
during this important election. We’re also supporting Issue
18 which would provide $7.86 million in revenue to fund
TARTA services and encourage everyone to vote yes.”
ATU Local 697 will also work with local churches and allied
groups throughout Lucas County to help mobilize residents to
vote during early voting. The Amalgamated Transit Union
represents 197,000 transit workers across the United States
and Canada, with more than 500 TARTA drivers, mechanics and
paratransit throughout Lucas County.
For more information on ATU Local 697’s rides to the polls
program, please contact Carly Allen at 419-260-6079.
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