The dispute between our Sister Union CSU 52 and the City is heating up. Last week, CSU members at Edmonton Public Library held a strike vote. Most eligible members voted. And most of those who voted , voted yes. Through the weekend, CSU members working directly for the City also held a strike vote. It’s expected…
Epcor Water Shortage
Because of a problem at the City’s water treatment plant, water use restrictions are now in place. What it means to you is that your buses will not be cleaned until the restrictions are lifted. What the City wants from you is pretty simple. Just take a wet paper towel and wipe your lights occasionally….
CSU 52 Update
As many of you will know, our Coalition partner, CSU 52 is in a difficult battle with the City of Edmonton. ATU stands with the members of CSU 52 in their fight for a fair deal. Here’s a brief guide for ATU members who may be affected by a potential work stoppage at CSU: If…
CSU52 Declares Emergency Meetings as City of Edmonton Refuses Fair Negotiations
Our Coalition partners CSU52 are pushed to the limit. What happens to them WILL affect our negotiations. We must support their efforts to achieve a fair deal. In a bold response to the City of Edmonton and Edmonton Public Library’s lack of movement in negotiating a fair deal, Civic Service Union 52 (CSU52) has called…
Welcome DATS members
What’s It All About? You may have noticed a poster hanging in all of our workplaces. It’s heading Reads “NOTICE TO EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYEES”. It talks about our application to the Labour Board to terminate the DATS Certificate and move the DATS Operators into the main agreement. This is pursuant to our agreement with the…
Welcome to Strathcona County Transit Operators
In a narrow vote count released earlier today, Strathcona County Transit (STC) Operators have chosen to join ATU Local 569. About a hundred STC workers are now effectively ATU members, attracting the same member benefits as all of us. If you see them operating a bus on Edmonton’s streets, please give them a friendly wave….