National Day for Truth and Reconciliation We would like to continue to acknowledge the pain and hardships experienced by our Indigenous communities as a result of the residential school system that operated into the late 1990’s. It is our hope … Read More
ATU Canada 2022 – New Brunswick ATU Local 583 sent a full delegation of 14 to the ATU Canada Annual Conference. This meant almost our entire Executive Board was able to attend. As with the recent Northwest Conference, ATU Canada’s … Read More
Pride Month June is Pride Month in Canada (although Calgary’s own Pride Parade takes place in September). This is a time for us all to celebrate diversity and to refocus our commitment to equality for all. While many know the … Read More
May is Asian Heritage Month Asian Heritage Month is an opportunity for us to learn more about the numerous achievements and accomplishments of Canadians of Asian heritage. Throughout our history, they have done so much to help shape Canada into … Read More
Ramadan April 1st to May 1st, 2022 marks the Holy Month of Ramadan. We know many of our Members and their families celebrate this important time and would like to once again extend our wishes to each of you for … Read More
International Women’s Day Tuesday March 8, 2022 was International Women’s Day. This is a day to celebrate women’s achievements, raise awareness against bias and to take action for equality. We are truly grateful to the women who pushed (and continue … Read More
Black History Month February marks Black History Month in Canada. This is an important time for reflection on the numerous important contributions Black people have made not only in Canada, but the world over. Equally important is the link between … Read More
Happy New Year! We hope 2022 has started out on the right foot for each of you. We want to acknowledge the tremendous assistance we received from you in making 2021 a success under such trying times. We are committed … Read More
In Person Children’s Christmas Party – Cancellation First and foremost, we WILL still be giving away gifts for Member’s children. As we have said before, Covid has really taken away our ability to meet and mingle and celebrate together but … Read More
Civic Election Results – “We Were In”. As many of you will already be aware, 8 candidates for Councillor and the candidate for Mayor that our Membership endorsed were successful in their campaigns. What we can feel proud of is … Read More
