United Transportation Union
The UTU was very interested in the airline sector and hoped to expand its representation with pilots and flight attendants.The UTU's 8,000 bus and transit members include drivers, mechanics and employees in related occupations.[3] In August 1968, the union presidents announced that after nine months of planning, a tentative agreement had been reached on all phases of unity.It was further announced that the name of the new organization would be the United Transportation Union and the target date for establishing the UTU was January 1, 1969.Al Chesser, National Legislative Director of the UTU, was elected to succeed Luna, who was retiring.