Amalgamated Transit Union Local 569

• Edmonton DATS accessible transit drivers vote to strike for equal pay

  DATS operators are paid almost $3 less than traditional transit drivers in Edmonton despite having additional training.

  Traffic

  Apr 3, 2023
  
• No more clean drug paraphernalia to be handed out in Edmonton LRT stations after city rule change

  This change is in an effort to improve the interactions between transit employees and people using drugs on or at transit facilities, according to the city.

  Canada

  Feb 13, 2023
  
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• 2 instances of gun violence on Edmonton transit has union calling for more enforcement supports

  While Edmonton police say recent incidents of guns on buses is not a common occurrence, the transit union says it's another example of why peace officers need to have more powers.

  Crime

  Jan 20, 2023
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• Witness describes fatal cyclist collision on Edmonton LRT: ‘I heard a man scream’

  EPS Major Collision Investigations Section (MCIS) is investigating the fatality and is working in conjunction with ETS investigators.

  Crime

  Sep 27, 2022
• Documents reveal no overarching review of blind spots on Edmonton transit buses

  Documents obtained by Global News through a freedom-of-information request are shedding new light on what the City of Edmonton is doing to investigate blind spots on buses.

  Traffic

  Jan 27, 2022
• Peace officer unions sounding alarm over staffing, crime on Edmonton transit

  Unions representing Edmonton peace officers are sounding the alarm about the city’s ability to provide safety and security in public places especially on the transit system.

  Crime

  Jan 9, 2022
• Edmonton transit workers union concerned over rising crime and weapon complaints

  The union representing transit workers is sounding the alarm over safety concerns. It says a spike in crime and reported weapon complaints is leading to a drop in ridership.

  Canada

  Dec 17, 2021
• New driver safety shields installed in 4 Edmonton buses

  New safety shields for Edmonton buses are being installed after years of calls to make the vehicles safer for drivers.

  Traffic

  May 15, 2019
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• ETS driver stabbed by 15-year-old suspected bus thief at Mill Woods Transit Centre

  An Edmonton Transit System bus driver was taken to hospital after being stabbed in Mill Woods early Wednesday morning.

  Crime

  Sep 26, 2018