Maintenance Workers: The Unsung Heroes of Public
Transit
Click the link below to read the feature article on the skilled, varied and
critical roles ATU members in maintenance play in American and Canadian public
transit systems.
Skilled Trade Funding in Canada June 2006
Click the link below to read the Intransit article "Skilled Trade Funding: An
Investment in the Future of Public Transportation," which outlines some of the
recent funding measures for apprenticeships and tool credits by the federal and
some of the provincial governments in Canada
Bob Hykaway IVP Interview
Bob Hykaway is an International Vice-President with the ATU. In addition to
rising through the ranks as an executive member with Local 1505 in Winnipeg,
Bob’s background includes his experience as a mechanic. We’ve asked Bob to
respond to some questions regarding his experience and the experience of
maintenance workers in Canada.
Let Us Know
ATU Canada recognizes that maintenance workers constitute a statistically
significant and important part of our membership nationwide.
It is the case, however, that maintenance workers, be they mechanics, service
persons, janitorial or stores personnel, will, in each local, be a minority,
statistically speaking. There is an unofficial consensus that their voices, and
needs, are often unheard because of this. Consequently the issues specific to
maintenance workers may not always be adequately addressed.
This page is intended to be your, the maintenance worker’s, forum. It is a place
to air your views and find current and relevant material to your jobs. We are
looking to you to tell us what needs to be included on this page. We are also
soliciting articles and requests for articles on such topics as contracting out,
collective agreement language for maintenance workers, health and safety topics
(eg. exposure to electromagnetic radiation, carbon monoxide, diesel particulate,
musculoskeletal disorders, asbestos exposure, stress, workplace violence, etc.),
joint labour-management committees, etc. In other words, if you have a
particular topic that you would like to see on this page you can request that we
look into it or you can refer us to an existing article or you can even write it
yourself and send it to us for publication on the page. Please note that
articles will be edited for length and clarity.
So let us know what’s important to you. Contact
research@atucanada.ca |
