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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

Q: With 11 Operators moving from CS back to Conventional due to recall, should CT now be recalling CS to fill the vacant spots? A: Unfortunately, not. What they are doing is spreading the additional hours out between the current … Read More

Transit Bus Operators will not enforce Face Coverings By-Law 26M2020 July 30, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Calgary, AB. July 30, 2020— The Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 583 wishes to clarify that Calgary Transit Operators will not be required to enforce … Read More

Masks FAQ Q: Do I have to wear a face mask when I am driving for Calgary Transit? A: The employer has put out a statement that you need to wear a mask. We requested a formal policy which they … Read More

Please take a moment to sign the below petition to Defend Worker Rights! Don’t allow Jason Kenney to strip the basic working rights that Canadians rely on in all other provinces across the country. https://www.afl.org/defend-worker-rights Please also share this petition … Read More

Q: Can Management issue disposable masks, Union masks are “hard to breathe through” A: We’ve been making this request since the beginning of the state of emergency in March. Originally the employer couldn’t because of CEMA regulations. We continue to … Read More

ATU Local 583 joins ATU Canada in offering our heartfelt condolences and best wishes for all those affected by this tragic accident. Mike Mahar President/BA ATU Local 583 MM/jr COPE #397

Members, The video attached is an update from President of Local 583, Mike Mahar. If you have any questions please email them to jacinda@atu583.com and Mike will be going live on Facebook at Noon today to answer them in a … Read More