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About Us

Our Mission

The Labor Alliance for Public Transportation aims to foster collaboration and collective action in enhancing public transportation across Illinois. We are committed to uniting labor and the community to drive positive change in our transit systems. We strive to create transportation options that prioritize safety and efficiency, embracing modern solutions that ensure secure and intelligent transit operations. Together, we envision a cohesive and coordinated, forward-thinking approach to public transportation that meets the needs of all Illinoisans.

United We Move

Who We Are

The Labor Alliance for Public Transit is a first-of-its-kind transit labor coalition. It consists of over thirty local unions working in tandem to enhance the safety and efficiency of transportation options across Illinois.

Transportation is necessary, with millions of workers relying on it daily to get to and from work and school and serve their riders better.


TIM DREA, PRESIDENT OF THE ILLINOIS AFL-CIO

Illinois Public Transportation System Background

Working with Springfield Lawmakers

The Labor Alliance for Public Transit (LAPT) is working with lawmakers in Springfield to pass legislation that will address the transit fiscal cliff. The legislation provides a path forward that  prioritizes safety and efficiency to achieve a faster and more reliable experience for riders, ensures secure and intelligent transit operations, and promotes fiscal accountability. 

Facing a Major Budget Deficit

The CTA, Pace, Metra and RTA all face a major budget deficit. The growing operating budget gap will be over $750 million by 2026 for the region's transit agencies. The Illinois legislature must put forth a sustainable funding solution by the end of its spring session this May to avoid service cuts and fare increases at catastrophic and unprecedented levels.

The Potential to Put Communities at Risk

If left unaddressed, the CTA, Metra and Pace could face dramatic cuts, including major lay-offs, route or line eliminations, service cuts, station closures, and cancellation of capital improvement projects. These drastic measures would put communities at risk, will further damage the region’s transit systems, and cause massive disruptions to the Illinois economy and workforce.

Transit Reform Timeline

May 2022

December 2024

August 2024

Governor Pritzker signs into law P.A. 102-1028, creating robust process for reform addressing changes to the recovery ratio, sales tax, formula and distributions, governance structures, regional, fare systems, and any other changes to State statute.

August 2024

December 2024

August 2024

The CFL, Illinois AFL-CIO and union leaders begin meeting as a coalition to build a cohesive consensus to make sure workers' and transit experts' voices in the matter are heard.

December 2024

December 2024

December 2024

The Illinois AFL-CIO and Chicago Federation of Labor launch the Labor Alliance for Public Transit (LAPT), a historic, first of its kind coalition with over thirty local unions working in tandem to preserve and expand access to public transit across Illinois.

Our bill addresses the system’s current shortcomings and critical needs, while providing support and a structure for delivering the improved public transit system the people of Illinois want and deserve.


BOB REITER, PRESIDENT OF THE CHICAGO FEDERATION OF LABOR

Members of the Labor Alliance for Public Transportation

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