Ahead of Transit Worker Assault Awareness Day, ATU Local 113 released a member survey that assessed how respondents experienced and reported violence on the system. 73% of respondents have been witness to a form of violence, and most of them didn’t report it. Why? Because they felt they wouldn’t be supported by the TTC.

With the continued pattern of assaults and attacks on our members and passengers, Local 113 President Marvin Alfred spoke to media today to advocate for the rights of our workers. No one should have to go to work in fear of their lives. A  clear call to action was emphasized in every media interview. The TTC and the City of Toronto must do more to protect our workers and make public transit safer.

ATU Local 113 will continue to stand up for members and riders. 

News Coverage

Online/Print

Toronto Star: TTC workers report a rise in ‘violent incidents’ in survey | The Star

Toronto Star (Editorial): A community approach to improve TTC safety | The Star

CBC News: TTC workers face violence and harassment on the job but many fear reporting it, report finds | CBC News

Toronto Sun: Riders won’t return if they don’t feel safe, TTC local union head says | Toronto Sun

Broadcast/Radio

CBC News ( 7:27-10:08): CBC Toronto News December 16, 2022 | CBC.ca

NewsTalk 1010: ATU Local 113 President Marvin Alfred with John Moore (iheartradio.ca)