Are You Ready to Vote? This is it. The culmination of over a years’ worth of work on our “Are You In” campaign. On October 18th, 2021 the polls will open for the Calgary municipal election. Here is an overview … Read More

Mental Health Check In As we enter the final quarter of the year, we think it is important to acknowledge where the mental health of our members may be at. Covid numbers continue to fluctuate, causing concern each time they … Read More

Fall Banquet Update We are pleased to let you know that the planning for the Fall Banquet in honour of our retirees is well under way. The tickets have all been mailed to our retired members – so keep an … Read More

Summer Heat and Bus Hatches A hotly contested item every year around this time is the opening of the roof hatches on buses for air flow on warm days. Calgary Transit has issued a bulletin allowing for Operators to open … Read More

ATU 583 Family Picnic – Cancellation Despite the City pushing the re-opening of Calgary in time for Stampede, the Executive Board – after much discussion – has officially decided to cancel the Family Picnic. We feel it is simply not … Read More

Additional Benefits for Laid Off Members Per a decision from the Executive Board of ATU Local 583 we will be extending the benefits for our laid off Members that have had their rehire status extended to December 31, 2021. June … Read More

Escape Hatches and Warmer Weather As the weather improves, we get numerous inquiries from Members on the ability to open the hatches in the front/back the buses for more air flow. In the past management has declined to approve this … Read More

As part of our efforts to expand our direct communications to the Membership this monthly newsletter will provide updates on a variety of items important to Members of Local 583. This endeavor is set to work in tandem with our … Read More