Chairwoman of the Board of Trustees Bridgette Travenia


Bridgette Travenia  was elected as a Member of the Board of Trustees in 2020 and was appointed to Recording Secretary in 2021. She has now been voted in as Chairwoman of the Board of Trustees. She is an  Accounting Operations Specialist in the Accounting Department. 



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Vice-President: Anthony Yanuaria

Anthony Yanuaria was appointed to be a Trustee in 2023 and won his election for Vice-President for the 2024 3-year Term. Anthony has worked at Metro for over 16 years and is a Lead in the Customer Information Department. 

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Recording Secretary 


​​​Miguel Diaz  was elected as Recording Secretary for the 2024 3-year term. He is currently a Lead Customer Service Rep in the Reduced Fare Department.  ​

Financial-Secretary Treasurer Freddie Flores

Freddie Flores has served as an officer of the union for several years and after taking a break from his status as an officer, Freddie returns as elected Vice-President of Local 1315. Before being elected as Vice-President, Freddie served for many years orienting new employees. Freddie currently works as a Manpower/Payroll Material Clerk in LACMTA's Logistics department.​ Freddie was appointed to the role of FST on 3/24/2023. 

Member of the Board of Trustees Alex Castro

​​Alex Castro was appointed to the position of Member of the Board of Trustees in 2021 and won his election for the 2024 3-year term. Alex is a Truck Driver/Clerk in the Logistics Department. 

Local Chairperson Michael Winston

​​Michael Winston has served as an officer in Local 1315 for over 15 years. Before being elected as Chairperson, Michael served for many years as President of Local 1315. Michael is the leading committee member of the Health & Wellness committee along with being the officer in charge of managing shop stewarts, also known as the protective committee. With over 30 years of experience as member of Local 1315, Michael is prepared to lead with integrity and experience.

Member of the Board of Trustees Michelle Cardenas

Michelle Cardenas  has held the positions of Trustee and Recording Secretary in the past and has now won her election for the 2024 3-year term for Trustee. Michelle is a Manpower/Payroll Materiel Clerk in the Logistics Department. 

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President and Legislative/Political Rep:  Josh Ott

​​Josh Ott has served as an officer of the union for several years. Before being elected as President, Josh served for many years as Vice-President of Local 1315. Expanding beyond his role as President, Josh is the Legislative/Political Rep for the Local and a member of the protective committee. He defends employee rights, as well as provides orientation to new employees. Josh currently works as a Customer Information Lead in LACMTA's Customer Care department.