ATU Local 583 (then called “Division” 583) was formed at a time when the world was going through one of the greatest conflicts in recorded history: World War I (otherwise known as “the Great War”). The Local stood the test … Read More
The Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1972 (Saskatchewan) and the CCOHS As you’re reading this, all working Canadians are protected by both Federal and Provincial labour codes dependant on the sector of work they are employed in. Labour Activists … Read More
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. In June of 2021 Bill C-5 was passed per “Call to Action #80” from the Truth and Reconciliation Committee. For those that … Read More
In honour of Pride Month, our June blog will unfold some of the integral moments in Canada’s LGBTQIA2S+ history. Many acknowledge the arrest of Everett Klippert as the catalyst for several LGBTQIA2S+ rights in Canada. He was the last person … Read More
Asian Heritage Month Asian Heritage Month is an opportunity for us to learn more about the many achievements and contributions of Canadians of Asian heritage who, throughout our history, have done so much to make Canada the country we know … Read More
Lost property is something our Operators are well versed in dealing with. Items are left behind on pretty much every type of transit vehicle each and every day. What is unusual is for the item that is lost to be … Read More
International Women’s Day – March 8, 2022 We as Albertan’s need to have a serious discussion on bias. This year’s theme for International Women’s Day is #BreakTheBias, and for good reason. Did you know that Alberta has the second highest … Read More
We are putting a personal spin on our final blog post for Black History Month 2022 and discussing the dearly departed Fitzroy Boyd. Fitzroy Boyd was born in 1945 in Jamaica. In 1975 he immigrated to Canada and became a … Read More
The third installment of our Black History Month blog series will focus on the Honorable Jean Augustine. Jean Madeline Augustine was born September 9, 1937 in Grenada. However, she immigrated to Canada at the age of 23 to study at … Read More
Our second installment for Black History Month will focus on some of the contributions Black women have made to both civil rights and labour. Janice Gairey In 1985 Janice Gairey became the acting President of CUPE 1874. In 2006, she … Read More