This year’s scholarships are in remembrance of Ken Foster, the first Director of the ATU Canadian Council, now ATU Canada.
Foster joined Local 1505-Winnipeg, MB, as a Bus Operator in July 1974. He quickly rolled up his sleeves to get involved, serving as the Local’s Recording Secretary, and was elected Vice President. In July 1983, the ATU Canadian Council tapped Foster to be the first General Executive Secretary. His title was eventually changed to Director, where he served until retiring in 2006. Foster also served as Co-Chair of the Motor Carrier Passenger Council of Canada and was inducted into the CUTA Hall of Fame.