Amalgamated Transit Union Local 569
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Edmonton DATS accessible transit drivers vote to strike for equal payDATS operators are paid almost $3 less than traditional transit drivers in Edmonton despite having additional training.TrafficApr 3, 2023
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No more clean drug paraphernalia to be handed out in Edmonton LRT stations after city rule changeThis 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.CanadaFeb 13, 2023
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2 instances of gun violence on Edmonton transit has union calling for more enforcement supportsWhile 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.CrimeJan 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.CrimeSep 27, 2022
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Documents reveal no overarching review of blind spots on Edmonton transit busesDocuments 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.TrafficJan 28, 2022
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Peace officer unions sounding alarm over staffing, crime on Edmonton transitUnions 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.CrimeJan 9, 2022
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Edmonton transit workers union concerned over rising crime and weapon complaintsThe 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.CanadaDec 17, 2021
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New driver safety shields installed in 4 Edmonton busesNew safety shields for Edmonton buses are being installed after years of calls to make the vehicles safer for drivers.TrafficMay 15, 2019
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ETS driver stabbed by 15-year-old suspected bus thief at Mill Woods Transit CentreAn Edmonton Transit System bus driver was taken to hospital after being stabbed in Mill Woods early Wednesday morning.CrimeSep 26, 2018
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