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
Please CLICK HERE to read the newest newsletter from the ATU 583 Officers. June 2020 – Edition #2
The Executive Board has made the decision to cancel the 2020 Family Picnic and Retiree’s Banquet. Covid-19 is still a presence and provincial guidelines for gathering do not allow for an event as large as ours even with social distancing … Read More
Q: Do Customers have to pay fares right now? A: There is a requirement to pay a fare, however Operators are not under obligation or recommendation to monitor this. Q: What should an Operator do when someone does not present … Read More
