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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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15 Aug, 2022

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15 Aug, 2022

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PRESS RELEASE - AUGUST 15, 2022

TWO TRANSIT OPERATORS ASSAULTED NEAR TRANSIT GARAGE - ATU CALLS ON CITY TO TAKE ACTION

WINNIPEG, August 15, 2022 – On August 13, 2022, at approximately 4:45 a.m., two male Transit operators, off duty and in uniform, were assaulted while in the parking lot

PRESS RELEASE - AUGUST 15, 2022

04 Aug, 2022

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04 Aug, 2022

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PRESS RELEASE - AUGUST 4, 2022

THE IRONY: ON-DUTY TRANSIT WORKERS ASSAULTED WHILE ATU RALLIES AT CITY HALL FOR A SAFER TRANSIT SYSTEM

WINNIPEG, August 4, 2022 – While ATU members rallied at City Hall for a safer Transit System after the attempted stabbing of an Operator just two weeks ago, T

PRESS RELEASE - AUGUST 4, 2022

26 Jul, 2022

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26 Jul, 2022

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PRESS RELEASE - JULY 26, 2022

TRANSIT DRIVER ESCAPES THROUGH WINDOW: BETTER SHIELDS NEEDED

WINNIPEG, July 25, 2022 – Last evening, July 24, 2022, a passenger attempted to stab a Winnipeg Transit driver with a knife by reaching around the driver’s shield. According to police, the passe

PRESS RELEASE - JULY 26, 2022

24 Jun, 2022

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24 Jun, 2022

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PRESS RELEASE - JUNE 24, 2022

MISUSE OF BUS SHELTERS - TRANSIT UNION ADVOCATES FOR CHANGE

WINNIPEG, June 24, 2022 - ATU Local 1505 has long been an advocate for the need to address the prevalent issue of homelessness and addiction in our city. On June 11, 2021, a letter, written by AT

PRESS RELEASE - JUNE 24, 2022

16 Jun, 2022

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16 Jun, 2022

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PRESS RELEASE - JUNE 17, 2022

MASK MANDATE REMOVED FOR TRANSIT WORKERS - TRANSIT UNION CALLS OUT CONTRADICTORY POLICY

WINNIPEG, June 17, 2022 - On the evening of June 16th, 2022, the City of Winnipeg announced the removal of the mandated requirement for City employees, including Transit wor

PRESS RELEASE - JUNE 17, 2022