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==Political and legislative activities==
In 2008, the ATU endorsed [[Hillary Clinton]] in her unsuccessful bid for the Democratic presidential nomination; after she conceded defeat, the ATU endorsed [[Barack Obama]] in his bid to become president.{{sfn|Amalgamated Transit Union Endorses Barack Obama}}

The ATU was named the "Most Valuable National Union" in ''[[The Nation]]'' magazine's Progressive Honor Roll of 2012 for its support of the [[Occupy movement]], the National Day of Action for Public Transportation, and other social justice issues.{{sfn|Nichols|2013}}