Amalgamated Transit Union International and ATU Local 689 Endorse Senator Stella Pekarsky for Special Election for Congress in Virginia’s 11th District

Calling her a strong advocate for public transit, working families, and the state of the Virginia, the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) International and ATU Local 689, which represents transit workers and riders across the DC region, announced their endorsement of Stella Pekarsky’s campaign for Congress in VA-11.

"Stella is a true friend for labor and working families across Northern Virginia,” said ATU Local 689 President/Business Agent Raymond Jackson. “In Congress she will be a staunch advocate for transit workers and riders and a bulwark against MAGA extremism. Transit workers are proud to stand in support of Stella."

The ATU is the largest labor organization representing transit workers in North America. In the DC area, it represents transit workers with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), Fairfax Connector, Loudoun County Transit, DC Circulator, and more. 

"The ATU is proud to endorse Stella Pekarsky in the Special Election for Congress in Virginia," said ATU International President John Costa. “As a Virginia State Senator, Pekarsky has demonstrated an extraordinary track record of advocacy and public service. As a proven leader, Pekarsky has consistently fought for the rights of workers and their families and a more robust public. We look forward to helping send her Congress to represent our members and the people of Virgina.” 

“ATU Local 689 is the backbone of our transit workforce in Fairfax County and the greater DC area. The fierce advocacy of ATU keeps our workers protected and keeps our region moving. The rights of our union workers have always been at the center of my work, and I look forward to continuing to advocate for the local and national ATU in Congress” Stella said.

 Stella Pekarsky is proud to stand with union transit workers and honored to have their endorsement for Congress.