Today we have a spotlight blog focusing on our Executive Board Member (Operations #1) – Brother Raj Jessel. Raj is a 22 year ATU Local 583 Member and Chair of our Political Action Committee. 1. How did you first get … Read More
It goes without saying that being laid off is stressful. It is at the forefront of the minds of the Officers and Staff in our office each day as we continue to work towards recalls and recall extension. We understand … Read More
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
Our Spotlight Blog this month is highlighting Brother Gurdev Singh. Gurdev is a seven year ATU Local 583 and Shop Steward Operations #2. 1. How did you first get involved with ATU Local 583? How did that lead to your … Read More
Our Spotlight blog for this month will feature Bill Johnson. Bill is a 20-year ATU Local 583 Member and the current Recording Secretary/Maintenance Office of the Local. Bill has also previously been Chief Steward of Maintenance and on the Executive … Read More
(From back left to right: Gurdev S, Crystal W, Michaela H, Harvey W, Patrick D, Amarjit P, Aman D, Brian D, Paramjit M, Sandy M. Renee D, Sven G, Satvinder T, Minesh P, Robin A, Dawn H, Dan R. Ian … Read More
As many of you will know, the City of Calgary has decided to contract out the Servicelane positions. We are profoundly against this outcome and working against an uncooperative and apathetic City Council to have this decision removed and keep … Read More
Something a little different for today’s blog. We are linking/reposting a very informative post on Bill 32 and why it is damaging to labour, unions and workers. Written by Professor Jason Foster, Athabasca University – July 10, 2020 Link to … Read More
Communication During the last election (late 2019) we received a mandate from the membership to focus on reaching out to the Members through multiple electronic media. The intent being to build better relationships through communication. However, that is not the … Read More
Our Spotlight blog for this month will feature Harry Lew. Harry is a 16-year ATU Local 583 Member and the current Financial Secretary Treasurer of the Local. Harry has also previously been Chair of Sign Up as well as an … Read More