ATU Celebrates Black History Month 2025

Brother Brent Payne joined Local 1091-Austin, TX, in September 1987 when he was hired as a CapMetro Fixed Route Bus Operator.  Wanting to advocate for his fellow members, Brother Payne ran for and was elected to the Local Executive Board in 1996 and held that position until 1998.  In 1999, he was elected the Local’s Vice President of Operations and served two terms. Brother Payne was also appointed as a Pension Trustee in 1998 and currently serves as Vice Chair of the Pension Committee. He was then re-elected as Vice President of Operations in 2014.  His fellow members recognized his strong leadership skills, electing Brother Payne as President/Business Agent in 2016, and he is currently serving his third term. Under his leadership, the Local has negotiated strong contracts, and he steered the Local through the CapMetro transition from contractor MV Transportation to Keolis. He also has served as President of the ATU Texas Legislative Conference Board since 2023 and President of theATU Multi-Employer Joint Industry Council. Thank you, Brother Payne, for being a strong advocate for our members, our Union, and our riders.