City Council Ratifies Agreement

Late this afternoon, Edmonton City Council voted unanimously to ratify the Collective Agreement between the City and ATU Local 569, ETS Main bargaining Unit. I guess they would. It means 2 consecutive years without an increase to our pay. Without a single penny of new money into our remuneration package. On June 9, the Union…

Black Lives Matter

“Black Lives Matter. The ATU stands in solidarity with the nonviolent demonstrations calling for real change in response to the recent murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and the countless others at the hands of police brutality and racism. We unequivocally oppose racism in all its forms and firmly support the first amendment…

ATU 569 Contract Ratification Vote Update

Members employed in ETS Main will vote on a new contract on Tuesday. There is a lot of good healthy discussion going on about this contract and we appreciate that. I want to take a bit of your time to give some perspective from the Negotiating Committee and the Executive. There is no new money…

Fleet Services Equipment Update

A few equipment updates for you all. Be prepared, it’s a long read! Vicinity Buses (Community Service Buses – the shipment of shields just went out today. It is estimated to take 3 to 4 days to reach Edmonton. The City should be receiving them on Monday or Tuesday of next week. The installs will…

ATU 569 Contract Ratification Vote

Voting details for ETS Main ratification vote on June 09, 2020 The vote will be held at the following locations and times: • Kathleen Andrews Division 0400 to 1900 • Ferrier Division 0400 to 1900 • Mitchell Division 0400 to 1900 • Centennial Division 0400 to 1900 • D.L. MacDonald Division 0400 to 1000 and…