April 28th each year marks the day we mourn those injured or killed on the job. We also reaffirm our dedication to ensuring a safe workplace for all. The National Day of Mourning came about after two labour activists were … Read More
Per a decision from the Executive Board of ATU Local 583 we will be extending the benefits for our laid off Members that maintain the Right to Rehire to December 31, 2021. June 1 – December 31, 2021 laid off … Read More
We’d like to take this opportunity to share some thank you cards we’ve received in recent months from the Membership. Bernie & Heather Eakett – For their retirement plaques and flowers as well as support from the union. The card … Read More
“Earlier this morning, we hosted a press conference joined by our National President, John Di Nino and ATU Local 583 President, Mike Mahar along with ATU 279 President Clint Crabtree to speak to media and the public about the need … Read More
Happy Earth Day! A reminder that Transit is a fantastic and efficient way to reduce emissions and be greener. Every day those commuting and those driving/servicing Transit vehicles are taking hundreds of cars off the road in our city.
We are wishing all our Members observing and their families a blessed Ramadan. Whether you are observing this month with your loved ones or by yourself, we wish you safe and happy fasting. From the Officers of ATU Local 583 … 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
It has been just over a year since COVID-19 erupted into our lives. A pandemic no one was prepared for. It has changed our lives immeasurably. What started as an illness far and away was soon spreading here at home … Read More
Due to the continued provincial restrictions around Covid-19 and by the direction of the ATU International, the Executive Board of Local 583 has voted to suspend the April 2021 General Membership Meeting due to the lack of ability to be … Read More
Good morning Members, Mike has just done a Facebook update video and it is now up to view. We will post that below. In this update he speaks on our ongoing campaigns and the importance of getting involved, Calgary’s Future, … Read More