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
Q: Why is Edmonton recalling their laid off Members and Calgary is not? A: Edmonton has treated the entire Covid 19 pandemic quite differently than the City of Calgary. They actually laid off very few employees and unlike Calgary they … Read More
Members, Per a post last week, we have a system set up for Calling Councillors. CT Riders Deserve Safe Transit – Call Your Councillor It is imperative that we come together and make our voices heard on the contracting out … Read More
REGULAR UNION MEETING DATE: Tuesday September 8, 2020 TIME: 10:00 A.M. and 7:30 P.M. LOCATION: Glenmore Inn Calgary – 1000 Glenmore Ct SE AGENDA: – Regular Business – Discussions on Contracting Out, Collective Bargaining and Provincial Government Legislation. Only signed … 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
Calgary Transit is bringing in under-qualified transient staff to disinfect transit vehicles during the COVID 19 pandemic. This puts you and all of us at a greater risk. CT Riders deserve safe transit, check out this link and demand your … Read More
Did you know that we have a Twitter account? @ATULocal583 – we will be ramping up our tweeting with a variety of posts both fun and informational. If you’d like another method of keeping in contact with the Local please … Read More
Fraternity is defined as a ‘group of people sharing a common profession or interest’. Many of you are likely already aware that trade unions in fact grew from actual fraternities, more notably, the Knights of Labour. *The Knights of Labor … Read More
Good morning Members, The below link will take you to Mike Mahar’s address for August 11, 2020. included are a number of pre-planned topics including but not limited to: -Executive Board Update -Bill 31 and 32 -Contracting Out of the … Read More