Fraternity is defined as a ‘group of people sharing a common profession or interest’. Many of you are likely already aware that trade unions in fact grew from actual fraternities, more notably, the Knights of Labour. *The Knights of Labor … Read More
Good morning Members, The below link will take you to Mike Mahar’s address for August 11, 2020. included are a number of pre-planned topics including but not limited to: -Executive Board Update -Bill 31 and 32 -Contracting Out of the … Read More
Today we would like to take the opportunity to talk about our Political Action Committee and the usefulness, in fact the necessity, of PACs in general. The reason Political Action Committees were formed is that Unions, historically, have been the … Read More
Q: With 11 Operators moving from CS back to Conventional due to recall, should CT now be recalling CS to fill the vacant spots? A: Unfortunately, not. What they are doing is spreading the additional hours out between the current … Read More
Transit Bus Operators will not enforce Face Coverings By-Law 26M2020 July 30, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Calgary, AB. July 30, 2020— The Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 583 wishes to clarify that Calgary Transit Operators will not be required to enforce … Read More
Masks FAQ Q: Do I have to wear a face mask when I am driving for Calgary Transit? A: The employer has put out a statement that you need to wear a mask. We requested a formal policy which they … Read More
One of the features of our blog will be a recurring article with the intent to get to know our Members better. We will be calling this the “ATU 583 Spotlight” as our objective is to spotlight Members and learn … Read More
Please take a moment to sign the below petition to Defend Worker Rights! Don’t allow Jason Kenney to strip the basic working rights that Canadians rely on in all other provinces across the country. https://www.afl.org/defend-worker-rights Please also share this petition … Read More
Our Social Committee is responsible for the planning and execution of ATU 583’s three big annual events: The Family Picnic, the Retirement Banquet and the Children’s Christmas Party. Of course, this is during a normal year and not one where … Read More
Q: Can Management issue disposable masks, Union masks are “hard to breathe through” A: We’ve been making this request since the beginning of the state of emergency in March. Originally the employer couldn’t because of CEMA regulations. We continue to … Read More