The RAND decision, delivered by Justice Ivan Rand in 1946, stands as a landmark ruling that has significantly helped Unions and contributed to the strength of organized labour in Canada. This pivotal decision, often referred to as the Rand Formula, … Read More

Our Membership voted during the June 2023 Regular Meetings to cancel the summer (July and August) Regular Meetings, and the International has approved this. We therefore will have our next Regular Membership Meeting on September 12th, 2023 (at 10:00 am … Read More

Happy Pride Month! The history of LGBTQIA2S+ rights in Canada has seen significant milestones and progress over the years. In 1969, Canada took a notable step forward with the decriminalization of homosexuality, one of the first countries to do so. … Read More

The Labour Movement and Statutory Pay The establishment of holiday pay in Canada is closely tied to the efforts and influence of Labour Unions. In this blog post, we will go over a brief history of how Unions played a … Read More

ATU Local 583 will be hosting a Stampede Pancake Breakfast on July 11th, 2023 from 9 AM to 2 PM. Members welcome and encouraged to stop by and get some breakfast, chat with Officers and enter to win prizes! Looking … Read More