Daryn’s update from DATS this week: hand sanitizers have gone missing from the buses. People are likely walking off with them: it was put out on a Facebook memo to please leave these important bits of PPE in the buses. Another issue is confusion over “ON-CALL” days. To be clear, these are Work Days. Rather…

Yesterday, Sunday April 5th, a clear and malicious assault was perpetrated against an ATU Local 569 Operator who was faithfully doing her job on her first day back from an illness absence. The Police eventually arrested the perpetrator, who claimed to be COVID-positive, and charged him with assaulting the Operator and the Peace Officers who helped her. His charges…

Hello, Everybody and I hope everyone is well. The Union office remains open and operational, but as of Monday, April 06 at 7:30 am, it is closed to walk-in traffic. The physical distancing protocol disallows walk-ins and we want to protect the skeleton staff who are on site. I will send a full announcement in…

First, I want to express my pride in how ATU Members across the board have stepped up to make the system work in extremely dire circumstances. Homeless campouts on our buses and trains, increased aggression against Operators and Motormen, open drinking parties, general lawlessness. This is my number one priority this week and Branch Manager…

Good news Story? Check out this story found on the Mayor’s website about ATU member Derek Bailey and his work transporting Edmonton’s vulnerable population. Thank you Derek and the other Operators, including Executive Board member Kelly Davis, for stepping forward to show Edmonton’s compassion for their most vulnerable. Derek Bailey shows his Edmonton Spirit

Click the link below to view & sign the petition circulated by ATU Canada. It appeals to the Federal Government for added Operational funding paid directly to Municipalities. ATU Canada Petition In Solidarity, Steve Bradshaw President/Business Agent