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08 May, 2026

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Next Stop: 50-50 transit funding block party and campaign launch

07 Apr, 2026

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We are saddened to announce the passing of Bob Hykaway, former ATU Local 1505 President, and retired International Vice President.

23 Feb, 2026

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A monumental win for safety for our members and all transit workers in Canada.

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14 Feb, 2023

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14 Feb, 2023

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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

10 Feb, 2023

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10 Feb, 2023

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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

08 Feb, 2023

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08 Feb, 2023

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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

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25 Jan, 2023

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25 Jan, 2023

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PRESS RELEASE - JANUARY 25, 2023

WINNIPEG TRANSIT UNION SUPPORTS ATU CANADA’S CALL FOR A NATIONAL TRANSIT TASK FORCE AMIDST ESCALATING VIOLENCE

WINNIPEG, January 25, 2023 – Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Canada is calling for the immediate implementation of a National Transit Task Force to comba

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20 Jan, 2023

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20 Jan, 2023

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PRESS RELEASE - JANUARY 20, 2023

A GRIM START FOR 2023 – TRANSIT UNION REPORTS NUMEROUS ASSAULTS ON WORKERS & PASSENGER-TO-PASSENGER OFFENSES

WINNIPEG, January 20, 2023 – Amalgamated Transit Union Local (ATU) 1505 strengthens their resolve on their calls for action to improve Transit safety after several r

PRESS RELEASE - JANUARY 20, 2023

03 Jan, 2023

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03 Jan, 2023

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PRESS RELEASE - JANUARY 3, 2023

WINNIPEG & BRANDON TRANSIT WORKERS ELECT NEW UNION PRESIDENT, VICE-PRESIDENT, & BOARD MEMBERS

WINNIPEG, MB, January 3, 2023 – Members of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1505, representing over 1400 Winnipeg and Brandon transit workers, have elected Chris Scott

PRESS RELEASE - JANUARY 3, 2023