ATU 583 – Covid 19 – Blog
COVID 19 is what most experts are deeming a once in a lifetime pandemic. Each and every one of us has faced consequences from it. Whether that is the inability to see family members, the new normal of wearing a … Read More
Press Release on Legal Challenge to Ministerial Order Stealing Public Sector Pensions in Alberta
Below is a link to a PDF version of the Press Release on Legal Challenge to Ministerial Order Stealing Public Sector Pensions in Alberta – A joint effort between ATU Canada and Canadian ATU Locals. Please take the time to … Read More
Cancellation of January 2021 Regular Membership Meeting
Due to the outbreak of Covid-19 and by the direction of the ATU International, the Executive Board of Local 583 has voted to suspend the January 2021 General Membership Meeting due to the lack of ability to be able to … Read More
ATU 583 Looks Back on 2020
If there was ever a year many of us would prefer not to review, 2020 would be it. We began where 2019 left off. With the support of City Council, Calgary Transit was bound and determined to contract out the … Read More
A Holiday Message from the Executive Officers
We are closed December 24th, 2020 at Noon and will reopen 8:00 AM on January 4th, 2021. During this time we have an agreement with management to hold off on call ins. If you do get issued a call in … Read More
A Message From Calgary’s Future – Covid
Tired of seeing COVID punted like a political football? Me too. Viruses, like city politics, are non-partisan. They don’t pick sides. That’s why, after a month of jawing in the Legislature, I’m glad to see our provincial government finally – … Read More
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Each year we mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. This commemorative day falls on December 6th annually, on the anniversary of the massacre at the École Polytechnique Montréal. This year the AFL is holding … Read More
Suspension of December 2020 Regular Membership Meeting
Dear Sisters and Brothers, Due to the outbreak of Covid-19 and in compliance with the ATU International, the Executive Board of Local 583 has voted to suspend the December 2020 General Membership Meeting due to the lack of ability to … Read More
CHRISTMAS GIFTS – Pick Up
Children’s Christmas Gifts – Pick Up Although we have had to cancel the Children’s Christmas party this year due to COVID 19 restrictions, we are excited to advise you that we will still be distributing gifts for eligible children up … Read More
COVID 19 – Members Coming into the Office
COVID 19 – MEMBERS COMING INTO THE ATU 583 OFFICE With new Provincial Restrictions and the declared State of Emergency effective for at least the next three weeks we will be adding some safety guidelines for visiting the Union Office. … Read More