Late last Friday, July 17, a member of Local 569 reported that he had tested positive for COVID 19. He is currently isolated and recovering. We send our sympathy and wish him well in his recovery. The Union was contacted by the City on Saturday morning with the news and we have been kept advised…

Friend: Our pressure is starting to work. Jason Kenney’s anti-worker legislation is being debated in the Legislature as you read this. Because so many of you took action, we’re seeing MLAs speak out against it. But the UCP are ramming their Trump-style rules through, and we’re running out of time to fight back. We need…

Wherever you are: We’ve attached 3 documents for your information. One is a letter from all of the Coalition Presidents to all of the Coalition Membership. It talks briefly about the looming end of the Letter of Understanding related to the temporary layoffs and about the changes coming to the City. One is a copy…

Yesterday evening, July 08, Edmonton Transit Fleet Maintenance announced that one of their employees at Andrews Garage had tested positive for COVID-19. The Union sends our best wishes for a speedy recovery to this member. The member was last on the job on July 05. The response at Andrews was swift and thorough. Immediate disinfection…

This message applies to members who are employed by the City of Edmonton: Recently, concerns have been brought to my attention that the City’s contract with Alberta Blue Cross to administer our benefits will expire soon. This is true. But it is not a concern. These contracts are for a specific term and when they’re…

For all members driving buses in this stifling heat: Be wary. The heat can sneak up on you unexpectedly. Following are some signs you may be headed for trouble and your Union advises you to act before you get sick. WHAT TO LOOK FOR · Heavy sweating. · Cold, pale, and clammy skin. · Fast,…