As about 200,000 Alberta public-sector workers gear up for contract negotiations in 2024, a timely report from the Parkland Institute sheds light on unprecedented levels of government interference in Alberta’s public-sector bargaining. Authored by Jason Foster, Bob Barnetson, and Susan Cake, A Thumb on the Scale: Alberta Government Interference in Public-Sector Bargaining examines how governments in…

ATU and the Transit and Fleet administration have worked very closely over recent years to solve problems and advance the important service that we’re jointly responsible to provide. Nothing is ever perfect, but I can’t understate the importance of this very collaborative working relationship. The same is not the case at the senior administration level….

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…

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….

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…

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…