On January 23, two TTC transit workers were violently assaulted by a group of 10-15 teenage males. Our members should not have to go to work everyday in fear of their lives.
ATU Local 113 President, Marvin Alfred, reinforced this message with the media.
News Coverage
Online/Print
National Post: ‘It’s getting out of hand’: Toronto police investigate report of swarm assault on TTC bus | National Post
Toronto Star: Youths attack TTC operators in ‘swarming’ assault | The Star
City News Toronto: Large group of youths wanted after assaulting two TTC employees (citynews.ca)
CBC News Toronto: ‘Swarming’ attack by 10 to 15 young people leaves 2 transit workers hurt, Toronto police say | CBC News
Global News: Up to 15 youths allegedly attacked Toronto transit workers in Scarborough: police – Toronto | Globalnews.ca
Broadcast/Radio
Newstalk 1010 (Moore in the AM): ATU 113 president Marvin Alfred responds to another attack on TTC employees on Moore In The Morning. (iheartradio.ca)
CBC News Toronto: Violence on the TTC (begins at 3:37)
Global News: Up to 15 youths wanted in TTC workers assault | Watch News Videos Online (globalnews.ca)