Good morning Members, Mike has just done a Facebook update video and it is now up to view. We will post that below. In this update he speaks on our ongoing campaigns and the importance of getting involved, Calgary’s Future, … Read More
The ATU Local 583 Office will be closed Friday April 2, 2021 for Good Friday. If you require emergency assistance during that time please use our contact page to get in touch with an Officer or Steward. Contact Information Page … Read More
We are extremely pleased to announce that our very own Member’s daughter, Samantha King (Daughter of Brother Todd King, badge 284) won one of the prestigious ATU International Scholarships. Todd called us to give us the good news yesterday and … Read More
There’s no getting around it. Right now, transit in Calgary isn’t safe. The pandemic isn’t over. COVID cases are rising but bus frequency isn’t. On top of that, social distancing requirements set up at the start of the pandemic have … Read More
Dear Sisters and Brothers, One of the most important things we are doing during this term is a grassroots campaign intended to elect bosses that support public transit. A huge part of this is our “Are You In?” campaign. Over … Read More
American Income Life It has come to our attention that American Income Life (AIL) agents have been calling our Members and representing themselves as employees of ATU Local 583. This is not the case. ATU Local 583 has previously had … Read More
As we celebrate International Women’s Day, we also celebrate the women who helped fight for unionism and equality in the workplace. Some examples of this important and historical work are: The Famous Five/The Alberta Five – 1927 The Famous Five … Read More
Due to the continued provincial restrictions around Covid-19 and by the direction of the ATU International, the Executive Board of Local 583 has voted to suspend the March 2021 General Membership Meeting due to the lack of ability to be … Read More
ATU Local 583 advises all Members speaking to Management to take in a rep. The process to have a representative attend a call in with you is very easy. Simply call the office at 403-258-1258 Ext 0 and speak to … Read More
(Left to right: President/Business Agent Mike Mahar, Recording Secretary Maintenance/Office Bill Johnson, Financial Secretary Treasurer Harry Lew and Executive Vice President Assistant Business Agent Neil McKinnon) February 24, 2021 is Pink Shirt Day in Canada, also known as Anti-Bullying Day. … Read More