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Deborah Cosey-Lane

Organization - Secretary-Treasurer, Amalgamated Transit Union

County - Cook

Deborah Cosey-Lane joined WMC’s board in 2018 and has worked for the Chicago Transit Authority for more than 27 years. During her tenure she has held a variety of positions including conductor, switchman, ticket agent, janitor, and flagman. For the past 11 years, she has worked as a CTA rail operator. Currently, she works the Red Line driving riders north and south through the city. A strong fighter for the labor movement, Deborah is also the secretary-treasurer of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 308. The union branch, which has 3,000 active members, is the sole and exclusive bargaining agency for CTA employees. Deborah is also well-known for her amazing voice and often sings at both public and private events around the city.