The war in Ukraine has hit many of us hard.  Some of the hardest hit are our members who have a direct link to Ukraine as it’s their homeland. Others have friends and family just trying to manage life in the war torn country.  Early on in the war two ATU Local 569 members and…

Hi, Everyone: Here’s some timely advice from Operator Representative Anita Gates. It was originally intended to be included in the newsletter you received recently but did not make that publication. In any case, with still, hopefully a few hot days to encounter this season, it contains a lot of valuable thoughts and tips about keeping…

The proposed bylaw changes to our local have been passed with a percentage of 78%.

Mayor Sohi and Councilors, I regret that I was unable to present to Committee today regarding the Snow and Ice discussion that Council had scheduled. I wanted to provide some thoughts on the issue from a Transit and Transit Union perspective. It would have been great to have seen you all in person, but, as the last…

All members should know that some of their benefits premium rates will change soon.  Use of the major medical and dental plans was high and expenses exceeded contributions. Major medical and dental premium rates will increase to reflect the high usage rates. Life insurance premiums rates will remain unchanged. The premium changes will be reflected…

Workers and riders to wear armbands in solidarity With violence and drug use still rising on Edmonton buses and LRT, Edmonton Transit workers launched a “We Deserve To Be Safe” campaign wearing armbands with the slogan to demand the City provide better safety measures for transit workers and riders. “Despite the City’s best efforts, the…