The following is a letter we sent out to all laid off ATU 583 Members, please be sure to read: Dear Sister or Brother, I want to apologize for having to provide this information in a form letter, however in … 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
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
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
