With the weather forecast indicating temperatures reaching into the high 30s for the coming week, it’s time to take stock of the necessary precautions to avoid heat related illness. ATU will be out there testing temperatures in the Operators’ cabin. The City of Edmonton has Fleet Maintenance on high alert to ensure the air conditioning…

We’re on the verge of saving 105 members’ jobs and we need everybody to step up. We have a letter writing campaign running and IT IS WORKING. But it isn’t there yet. Here’s a link to the campaign. It’s easy. Really, it is. You click the Send Letter link below. It takes you to an…

The fight is on to save the jobs of more than 110 ATU members. Many of you were at the rally last Thursday, you’ve declared “I’m IN”, signed petitions, worn buttons, got your photo included. The next step is to go public. Just click on the link below and follow the prompts to send a…

This is important – critically important if you’re one of those people who stand to be fired in favour of a contractor.   You’re aware that the City of Edmonton is preparing to contract out the cleaning & recycling of buses and fare box maintenance. The Union has been actively opposing this move and you’re…

Members working in ETS Fleet Maintenance will have had a message from the Branch Manager, Eddie Robar telling them what your Union has been saying for several months: they’re planning to contract out the cleaners’ work. After a year and a half putting themselves and their families at risk of contracting the COVID virus on…

149 Buttons” have been distributed! For members in Red Deer, “149 Buttons” are what folks in Edmonton & St. Albert are wearing to protest the City of Edmonton’s intention to fire 149 members and contract out their work. These buttons are gaining a great impact. Announcing his candidacy to run for City Council again, Councillor…