June 2020 – News and Views
Please CLICK HERE to read the newest newsletter from the ATU 583 Officers. June 2020 – Edition #2
Family Picnic and Retirees’ Banquet 2020 – Cancellations
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&A with Mike Mahar – Fares and Twitter
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
ATU Canada Scholarship 2020
MARCEL MALBOEUF SCHOLARSHIP 2019 ATU CANADA The strength of ATU Canada is based on solidarity and respect. We commit ourselves to the goals of worker democracy, social justice, equality and peace. We are dedicated to making the lives of our … Read More
Important Information for ATU 583 Members on Lay Off – Benefits
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
Cancellation of June 2020 Regular Membership Meeting
Due to the outbreak of Covid-19 and in compliance with the ATU International, the Executive Board of Local 583 has voted to suspend the June 2020 General Membership Meeting due to the lack of ability to be able to have … Read More
Member Passing – Darcy Duros
We regret to inform the Membership that Darcy Duros has passed away. Darcy was a 11 year ATU Local 583 member and a Painter. We want to extend our most sincere condolences to his family and friends on his passing. … Read More
Member Passing – Alain Lefebvre
We regret to inform the Membership that Alain Lefebvre has passed away. Alain was a 41 year ATU Local 583 Member and a Transit Operator. We want to extend our most sincere condolences to his family and friends on his … Read More
Petition – ATU Canada – Underfunded Transit Crisis
Dear Sisters and Brothers In just two short months, funding for public transit systems like ours has been decimated by the reduction in revenue due to the Covid – 19 pandemic. It is unknown when or how quickly ridership will … Read More
Greenline – Write Your City Councillor – Emails Provided
Please see the attached letter from the Calgary and District Labour Council. There is a serious risk of this project being delayed and the City losing the multi levels of Government funding. If you support the expansion of public transit … Read More