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Inside Local 279

News, representation and resources for Ottawa’s transit workers.

Noah Vineberg presenting to the City of Ottawa Audit CommitteeCITY PRESENTATION
CITY HALLJune 19, 2026

Noah Vineberg addresses Ottawa’s Audit Committee

Local 279’s voice at City Hall. View the union’s latest published Audit Committee presentation.

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Noah Vineberg at the Transit Committee
CITY HALL

Transit Committee: putting frontline workers first

June 11, 2026
Noah Vineberg speaking at a press conference
PRESS CONFERENCE

Two rail lines down: what happened and why

May 17, 2026
Noah Vineberg in the media
IN THE MEDIA

Ottawa Now: a conversation with Local 279’s president

September 23, 2026

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Local 279 statement on the right to strike
UNION STATEMENT

Right-to-strike bill: Local 279 responds

October 28, 2026
 Noah Vineberg speaking to media
INTERVIEW

Local 279 on Ottawa Now with CFRA

September 23, 2026
 ATU celebrates Pride
OUR COMMUNITY

Standing together for Pride Week

August 22, 2026

The people who keep Ottawa moving.

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Collective bargaining updates

Ratification news and negotiation archive

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Local 279 by-laws

Published version · April 2024

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Shop steward directory

Published list · February 2025

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Alstom collective agreement

Published version · May 2024

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