ATU Celebrates Pride Month

Local 1546-Baton Rouge, LA, Brother George DeCuir has served the Capital Area Transit System (CATS) for over 11 years as a Bus Operator. Wanting to advocate for his fellow members, he ran and was elected as the Local Vice President. Recognizing his leadership skills, members elected Brother DeCuir as the Local’s President/Business Agent. During his tenure, the Local has expanded from 100 to over 500members. Brother DeCuir has successfully negotiatedcontracts for LSU Tiger Trails and First Student,and most recently led CATS workers through asix-day strike to demand fairness and respecton the job. His leadership reflects strength,discipline, and deep commitment to laborjustice. Brother DeCuir has assisted otherLocals in the region in organizing efforts,and he currently serves as Vice Presidentof the Louisiana Legislative Conference.Proud and out, Brother DeCuir hasdemonstrated an unwavering advocacy forworking people, the ATU, and the entirelabor movement.