As detailed in a recent memo, ETS has arranged for flu shots and COVID boosters to be available in our workplaces. These immunizations are 100% voluntary, 100% free, and a very convenient way to get protected and to protect each other. They’re available to everyone in ETS, Transit Fleet and TPOs. If you’re planning to…
Beginning of a new era?
On September 26, Coalition leaders and Senior City Administrators (the Executive Leadership Team or ELT) met for the first time in recent memory. In the past this meeting has been a routine event for Unions and Administration to have the “difficult talks” and search for solutions to log jams in our work lives. It was…
Edmonton Elks Tickets
Football Anyone? On Saturday, September 07 at 5pm, the Edmonton Elks will play the Labour Day rematch against the Calgary Stampeders. With any luck the rejuvenated Elks will be coming off another brilliant win to sweep the series! As part of the Elks’ LABOUR APPRECIATION NIGHT, through the Edmonton District Labour Council, ATU has acquired…
Join us in bargaining
CALLING ALL INTERESTED MEMBERS! Ever wonder what goes on behind those super-secretive Negotiating-room doors? Who’s saying what to whom? What’s taking so long!? Well, it’s a secret no more! NOW’S YOUR CHANCE TO SEE FOR YOURSELF. ATU is finally getting to the bargaining table after an 8-month delay caused by the City’s HR department. Their…
Union Dues to Increase
At the direction of the International Union and in compliance with the Constitution and General Laws of the Union, Local 569 will apply an inflationary increase to dues. “This increase occurs every year at this time,” says Local 569 Financial Secretary Damir Begovic. “It works out to about 30 cents per pay period.” “Dues are…
We are ATU Local 569
Read about our long history and our passionate membership; ATU proudly represents a wide range of transit workers…