ATU LOCAL 113 ADVOCATES FOR WORKER SAFETY WITH THE MEDIA: WE CANNOT DO THIS ALONE

On January 24, a woman in her 20s was stabbed on a streetcar as Spadina Avenue. This was the third act of violence on public transit within 72 hours of Saturday evening’s incident.

ATU Local 113 President, Marvin Alfred, continues to advocate for our members with the media. Our call to action has been clear, but we cannot do this alone.

News Coverage

Online/Print

Halifax CityNews: Violence against Toronto transit workers needs to be addressed, union president says – CityNews Halifax

The Globe & Mail: Violence against Toronto transit workers needs to be addressed, union president says – The Globe and Mail

CTV News: 4 teens arrested in connection with TTC swarming attack | CTV News

CP24: 4 teens arrested in connection with TTC swarming attack | CP24.com

Canada Today: 4 teenagers arrested in connection with TTC swarm attack – Canada Today

Toronto Sun: WARMINGTON: TTC drivers and passengers prey for violent offenders | Toronto Sun

CBC News Toronto: Four 13-year-old boys charged in swarming attack on 2 TTC workers on bus, police say | CBC News

Broadcast/Radio

CityNews Toronto: Random TTC attacks causing ‘irreparable harm,’ union says (citynews.ca)

Global News: Violence against Toronto transit workers needs to be addressed, union president says – Toronto | Globalnews.ca