named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Collective Bargaining Representation
Negotiates and ratifies collective bargaining agreements on behalf of dispatchers and rail workers, securing wage increases, work-rule improvements, and benefits.
Rory Broyles ATDA Scholarship Fund
Provides merit-based scholarships to children and dependents of ATDA members, with up to 12 recipients selected annually by the ATDA Scholarship Committee.
Train Dispatcher Safety Issue Reporting Tool
Online and downloadable system for dispatchers to report software errors, glitches, and safety vulnerabilities in train dispatch systems to improve operational safety.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Labor Union Representation & Organizing 2 activities
- Negotiates and secures collective bargaining agreements for rail dispatchersNegotiates and achieves ratification of collective bargaining agreements for train dispatchers and related personnel at various railroads including Alaska Railroad, Trinity System, SunRail, and Union Pacific Railroad, covering wages, work rules, and benefits.
- Represents train dispatchers and related rail personnel in labor union capacityRepresents train dispatchers, Power Supervisors, Power Directors, Load Dispatchers, Train and Engine service employees, Draw Bridge Operators, and Maintenance of Way employees across various railroads in the United States, advocating for their labor rights and professional interests.
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Industry-Specific Student Scholarships and Competitions 1 activity
- Awards scholarships to rail industry applicantsAdministers the Rory Broyles ATDA Scholarship Fund, awarding scholarships to the top twelve applicants based on merit.
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Union Member Communications 1 activity
- Provides member services and operational support toolsOperates a reporting tool for train dispatchers to document software errors and safety issues, maintains a historical archive of member newsletters dating back to 1956, and provides organizing resources for dispatchers seeking to join the union.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Advocates for rail safety and regulatory standards through federal engagementFiles formal complaints and safety advocacy actions with federal agencies such as the Federal Railroad Administration, supports regulatory rules to end unsafe practices like remote aircraft dispatching, and urges congressional action to maintain critical transportation funding and certification standards.
- Seeks union representation rights through National Mediation Board filingsFiles applications with the National Mediation Board to initiate representational investigations and secure union representation rights for train dispatchers at railroads such as Union Pacific Railroad.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$70K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
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expenses
Total expenses$54K
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Admin / overhead—
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Salaries & benefits$36K
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balance sheet
Total assets$67K
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Net assets$67K
1 years on record · 2024–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 10
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| JESSICAL VELTRI | GENERAL CHAIRMAN | 24 | $13K |
| MICHAEL DEPUE | VICE GENERAL CHAIRMAN | 12 | $7K |
| ROGER DAIL | SYSTEM TREASURER | 8 | $7K |
| CHRISTOPHER PARDINI | LOCAL CHAIRMAN | 6 | $3K |
| MATHEW O'CONNOR | LOCAL CHAIRMAN | 4 | $2K |
| BIANCA VEGA | LOCAL CHAIRMAN | 4 | $1K |
| TIMOTHY JACKSON | GENERAL CHAIRMAN | 4 | $1K |
| CHRISTOPHER CAMBELL | LOCAL CHAIRMAN | 2 | $416 |
| NICHOLAS FERANDEZ | LOCAL CHAIRMAN | 2 | $416 |
| TIMOTHY MULLIGAN | LOCAL CHAIRMAN | 2 | $398 |
relationships · 23
Who they work with
- AFL-CIO Network — ATDA is affiliated with the Transportation Trades Department of the AFL-CIO.
- Alaska Railroad Partner — Represents train dispatchers and negotiated a collective bargaining agreement.
- American Train Dispatchers Association Network — Primary organization representing train dispatchers, of which the Amtrak Committee is a part.
- BNSF Partner — Represents train dispatchers and files safety complaints related to operational issues.
- BNSF System Committee Partner — Provides former leadership representation on the ATDA Scholarship Committee.
- Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen Partner — Collaborates on rail safety and labor solidarity; ATDA President addressed their national convention.
- Federal Railroad Administration Government — Engages with the FRA regarding regulatory proposals affecting train dispatcher and signal employee certification.
- Federal Railroad Administration Government — Files formal safety complaints and engages in regulatory advocacy with the FRA.
- Federal Railroad Administration Government — Submitted formal safety complaint regarding dispatch system software failure.
- National Mediation Board Government — Filed an application with the National Mediation Board to initiate a representational investigation.
- National Mediation Board Government — Filed application for representational investigation.
- National Mediation Board Government — Files applications and mediation requests related to labor representation and disputes.
- New Jersey Public Employment Relations Commission Government — Union representation confirmed through vote administered by PERC.
- New Jersey Transit Partner — Represents power supervisors and train dispatchers in labor mediation.
- Norfolk Southern Integrated System Committee Partner — Provides former leadership representation on the ATDA Scholarship Committee.
- RiverLINE Partner — Represents train dispatchers and defended against an organizing raid by another union.
- Soo System Committee Partner — Provides former leadership representation on the ATDA Scholarship Committee.
- SunRail Partner — Represents train dispatchers and negotiated a 3-year collective bargaining agreement.
- TTD Partner — Collaborates on advocacy efforts related to transportation policy and safety regulations.
- Trinity System Partner — Represents train dispatchers and negotiated collective bargaining agreements.
- U.S. House of Representatives Partner — Works with bipartisan members of the House to advocate for preservation of dispatcher and signal employee certification requirements.
- Union Pacific Railroad Partner — Representing train dispatchers employed by Union Pacific Railroad in a labor representation effort.
- Union Pacific Railroad Partner — Represents train dispatchers and negotiates protective agreements and labor terms.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Inter-Union Solidarity to Protect Labor and Safetymethodology: labor-solidarityBy building labor unity through collaboration with allied rail unions, the organization strengthens collective bargaining power and safeguards against safety-compromising changes like railroad mergers, because coordinated labor action preserves both worker protections and operational integrity.
- Labor Representation for Safety-Critical Advocacymethodology: labor_union_representationBy providing collective labor representation to train dispatchers, the organization strengthens their voice in labor relations and improves rail safety outcomes, because empowered dispatchers in safety-critical roles can more effectively advocate for proper protocols, working conditions, and systemic oversight.
- Safety-First Reporting and Systemic Oversightmethodology: safety-first_reportingBy enabling train dispatchers to report safety concerns and software errors, the organization identifies and mitigates operational risks, because frontline reporting creates real-time feedback loops that prevent incidents and strengthen system-wide safety culture.
- Standardization and Certification for Rail Safetymethodology: safety-through-standardized-certificationBy advocating for standardized certification programs and federal safety legislation, the organization ensures consistent training and oversight of dispatch personnel, because uniform qualifications and regulatory frameworks reduce human error and enhance accountability in critical rail operations.