That’s a wrap, as the 2024 ATU Canada Legislative Conference came to a close today.

 

“It’s been an amazing conference. It was an honor to go up to Parliament Hill. You visited more than 30 Members of Parliament to advocate for our members. For some of you, this was your first time lobbying,” said International President John Costa, who was the first ATU International President to visit Parliament, meeting with NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, MP Matthew Green, and Minister of Labour and Seniors Seamus O’Regan. “It’s been an inspirational few days. I hope you go back to your Locals with a better understanding of the importance of politics and getting our members involved.”

 

The last day began with Costa leading a spirited discussion with our Local leaders about the conference and the success of the lobby day with their Members of Parliament the day before. International Executive Vice President Yvette Trujillo and International Vice Presidents Manny Sforza, John Callahan, and Ken Wilson also addressed the conference.

 

 

Then, the entire conference boarded an OC Transpo O-train to take a group photo at the Centennial Flame, a monument on Parliament Hill commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Confederation.

 

We thank ATU Canada and all our members who attended the 2024 ATU Canada Legislative Conference and are “putting in the work for our members and our Union,” as IP Costa says. #ATUCanadaLegConf2024