Happy Pride Month! Pride Month is a time to celebrate the history, achievements, and contributions of LGBTQIA2S+ communities, while also recognizing the ongoing struggle for equality, dignity, and human rights. It commemorates the courage of those who challenged discrimination and … Read More
Digitization of the Monthly Insights Letter Currently, we mail out almost 800 newsletter a month and print an additional 1500 for further distribution. After much discussion on the topic, we have decided to move towards a digital newsletter. We have … Read More
Thank Your Transit Worker Day – March 18 Transit workers play a crucial role in keeping cities functioning smoothly, often without receiving the recognition they deserve. From bus drivers and train operators to maintenance crews and dispatchers, road supervisors to … Read More
February is Black History Month Black History Month in Canada is a time to celebrate the achievements, culture, and contributions of Black Canadians while also recognizing the history of racism, and ongoing struggles for equality. First officially recognized in Canada … Read More
To the Membership of ATU Local 583 Mike Mahar – President/Business Agent: As this is the first newsletter following the swearing-in of Officers for the 2026/28 term, I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who supported me … Read More
Retirement Banquet 2025 Our Retirement Banquet takes place October 4th, 2025 at the Grey Eagle Resort and Casino, starting at 5:30 PM. We have a limited number of tickets available for Members to purchase. Member tickets are $30 per Member … Read More
Happy Pride! ATU Local 583 is proud to fight for the rights of ALL Members no matter their race, gender or sexual orientation. We are wishing all Members who are in the LGBTQIA2S+ community a wonderful pride month! Retro Pay … Read More
Memorandum of Agreement On March 13, 2025 the Membership of ATU Local 583 voted heavily in favour of accepting the proposed Memorandum of Agreement. 70% of voting Members accepted the proposed Memorandum which will now be our Collective Agreement, expiring … Read More
Coffee Money Article 603 Payment in Lieu of Coffee Breaks is always paid on your Pay Period 24 paycheck which was November 27th, 2024. We are pleased to advise that this year Community Shuttle Operators are entitled to coffee money … Read More
Retiree’s Banquet 2024 Our annual Retiree’s Fall Banquet took place October 5th, 2024 at the Grey Eagle Resort and Casino. We had a full house with approximately 800 attendees. We had 60+ new Retirees and 20+ new 50-year Members. While … Read More