Members' Resources

In 2019 the membership of ATU Canada passed a bylaw to establish an “Equity and Inclusion Committee” to address and remedy discrimination within our union and workplace and to promote leadership, equality and inclusion from women, people of colour, sexual and gender minorities and others experiencing marginalization.

At the end of this course students will be able to: 1. Understand the varied and challenging roles and responsibilities of a union steward; 2. Understand the difference between a grievance and a complaint; 3. Understand your local’s grievance procedure; 4. Know what resources are required to be an effective steward; 5. Confidently investigate and prepare a grievance; 6. Understand the Duty of Fair Representation.

As Adopted September 24, 2015 at the Founding Conference. Amended August 9, 2022. ATU Canada’s vision is to be the national voice promoting the needs and well-being of all Amalgamated Transit Union members and transit workers across Canada. We seek to represent the interests of our members and to raise our profile and the profile of the industry in which we work, be it public or private. ATU Canada will seek to provide the following functions and services in the pursuit of its vision.

The ATU Canada Gender Equity Report identifies widely-felt concerns of ATU Canada women regarding barriers to inclusivity and equity in their workplaces and their union. This initiative seeks to understand these issues in order to address and remedy them. The Report articulates key themes and patterns gathered from members’ participation in the Gender Equity Survey (2019) and related communications. It aggregates member insights and suggestions, academic research, and best practices from Canadian labour unions to make recommendations for actionable next steps for ATU Canada to create a Gender Equity Strategy. In so doing, ATU Canada’s leadership has an opportunity to gain forward momentum, to improve women's position in ATU Canada, and to build power for the union.

The strength of ATU Canada is based on solidarity and respect. We commit ourselves to the goals of worker democracy, social justice, equality, and peace. We are dedicated to making the lives of our members and their families safe, secure, and healthy.