Press Releases

PRESS RELEASE - SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

In response to the announcement of the new community Transit Safety Team leader for Winnipeg Transit

WINNIPEG, September 25, 2023 – As a union representing the interests of transit workers, we understand the critical importance of a secure work environment.

PRESS RELEASE - SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

PRESS RELEASE - MARCH 18, 2023

SHOW SOME LOVE: MARCH 18TH IS TRANSIT WORKER APPRECIATION DAY!

WINNIPEG, March 18th, 2023 – Today is Transit Worker Appreciation Day!

PRESS RELEASE - MARCH 18, 2023

PRESS RELEASE - MARCH 1, 2023

MAYOR ANNOUNCES 24 PEACE OFFICERS TO BE HIRED THIS YEAR TO PATROL TRANSIT BUSES AND STOPS – TRANSIT UNION THRILLED BUT SAYS MUST HAVE THE RIGHT PEOPLE FOR THE JOB

WINNIPEG, March 2, 2023 – In his State of the City address, Mayor Scott Gillingham announces his goal to hire and t

PRESS RELEASE - MARCH 1, 2023

PRESS RELEASE - FEBRUARY 14, 2023

SIX YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF BUS OPERATOR SLAYING – TRANSIT UNION CONTINUES TO PUSH FOR SAFETY WHILE SUPPORT FROM A CANDY COWBOY HELPS MOURNING WORKERS GET THROUGH THE DAY

WINNIPEG, February 14, 2023 – Today marks the 6th year anniversary since a Winnipeg Transit Bus Operat

PRESS RELEASE - FEBRUARY 14, 2023

PRESS RELEASE - FEBRUARY 10, 2023

MACHETE ATTACK REINFORCES TRANSIT UNIONS CALL FOR TRANSIT SECURITY

WINNIPEG, February 10, 2023 – Today, the Winnipeg Police Service issued a News Release about an assault that occurred yesterday, February 9th, of an unprovoked attack with a machete on an adult male – both the v

PRESS RELEASE - FEBRUARY 10, 2023

PRESS RELEASE - FEBRUARY 9, 2023

LONG WAITED FOR ANNOUNCEMENT FOR TRANSIT UNION - PRELIMINARY BUDGET 2023 GIVES $5 MILLION FOR TRANSIT SECURITY AND SAFETY INITIATIVES 

WINNIPEG, February 8, 2023 – The Executive Policy Committee announced $5 million in transit security and safety initiatives in the Prelim

PRESS RELEASE - FEBRUARY 9, 2023