Earlier today, in another historic win for workers the Ontario Court of Appeal, in a majority decision, affirmed that the TTC workers’ right to strike is protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
The Local 113’s Bargaining Committee continues to negotiate with the employer; however, we remain far apart on our issues of job security, wages and benefits. Following the No Board Report issued by the Ministry of Labour, Local 113 will be in a legal strike position as of June 7, 2024.
The Executive Board has considered the decision carefully, and we are announcing that we have set our Strike Date for Friday, June 7, 2024.
The time is now for a fair contract that values the work of transit workers, provides job security and fair wages, and ensure a TTC that is safe and reliable for riders and workers.
For additional information, please contact media@atu113.net.
Additional Facts:
- On May 8, 2023, Hon. Justice Chalmers of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice found that Ontario legislation banning TTC workers from striking violated the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. ATU Local 113 was successful in securing their members right to strike. To read the full decision, please see the link below:
- ATU Local 113’s collective agreement expired on March 31, 2024.
- The union’s last collective bargaining agreement was issued in 2021.
- This is the first time in 10 years that the union can exercise their right to strike, following last year’s historic legal victory which restored this fundamental, constitutional right.
- The last time ATU Local 113 members went on strike was in 2008.
- Strike action can begin legally anytime after Friday, June 7th.