Scholarships
Members, are your children heading off to school? Your Union can help with this important step. Through the Edmonton Civic Employees Charitable Assistance Fund, ATU members are eligible to apply for scholarships for their children who are enrolled in a college or University. Read the ECECAF Scholarship Guidelines
Additionally, every year the International ATU creates scholarships in honour of members who have passed. This year’s scholarships are in remembrance of ATU Local 1593 – Tampa, Florida hero, Brother Thomas Dunn.
Union Savings
Members of ATU Local 569 are eligible to receive discounts by signing up on the Union Savings page. Create an account to take advantage of deals on a wide range of services, including car insurance, electronics, restaurants, hotel rooms, airport parking, and more.
Charitable Assistance
In addition to scholarships, ECECAF provides charitable assistance for members with medical needs not covered by insurance. On a case by case basis, financial assistance may be awarded to those who require medical devices or procedures that are not covered by provincial healthcare or health insurance through your employer. To apply for consideration, please visit the ECECAF Website and download the Special Aid Form. Completed forms should be mailed to:
Fund Administrator
Edmonton Civic Employees Charitable Assistance Fund
PO Box 389
St Albert, AB, T8N 7A2
Retiree Benefits
The Alberta Retired Teachers Association often partners with other public service unions and organizations to provide benefits to those retirees. ATU Local 569 retirees in good standing are eligible to sign up for extended health and dental benefits through ARTA. Visit their page to learn more.