ATU Local 113’s Women’s Committee recently attended the Stuff the Bus event to help the Parkdale Peace Project with its Christmas toy drive campaign. The initiative supported roughly 250 children in the Toronto area. Thank you for joining us, TTC Commissioner Councilor Myers!
ATU Local 113 and the Women’s Committee participate in the Stuff the Bus Event
On November 25th and 26th, ATU Local 113 members and the Women’s Committee participated in the Stuff the Bus event in support of the Parkdale Peace Project.
We want to thank the McNicoll and Malvern Divisions in Scarborough for hosting this event. Our members sincerely appreciate the opportunity to give back
ATU Local 113 Congratulates Parthi Kandavel on winning the Scarborough Southwest By-election
ATU Local 113 would like to extend our congratulations to Parthi Kandavel on winning the Ward 20 Scarborough Southwest by-election yesterday. We wish you good luck in your role!
Although this wasn’t the outcome that our union was advocating for, we hope that Parthi will be a strong supporter of public transit funding, transit safety for our members and the public during his time at City Council.
In Memory of President Shane O’Leary, Local 508 Halifax
It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Brother Shane O’Leary yesterday.
The Executive Board and members of Local 113 convey our deepest condolences to his family, friends and the Local 508 family. He will be missed by his Local, the ATU community and the labour movement that relied on his tremendous leadership and service.
Rest in Peace, Brother O’Leary.
In sorrow and in solidarity,
Executive Board
Amalgamated Transit Union Local 113
Remembrance Day Message
November 11th marks Remembrance Day, a day dedicated to honouring and remembering those who have served and continue to serve our country in times of war and peace. ATU Local 113 encourages everyone to take two minutes of silence at 11:00 a.m. today to remember those who have lost their lives serving our country. #LestWeForget
ATU Local 113 Executive Board Members Supporting Hamilton Transit Workers
ATU Local 113’s executive board members came out to support Hamilton transit workers of Local 107 on the picket lines yesterday.
ATU Local 113 Stands in Solidarity with Hamilton Transit Workers
ATU Local 113 is proud to be supporting the Hamilton transit workers of Local 107 on the first day of their strike for a livable wage. 
Rally with Striking Transit Workers of ATU 107
ATU Local 113 Responds to Ontario fall economic outlook
Following the release of the 2023 Ontario fall economic outlook, ATU Local 113 would like to express our disappointment in the lack of provincial funding for public transit. While the government continues to invest in new projects and transit expansion, it neglects operational funding. Without providing the necessary resources to hire and retain transit workers, as well as improve the overall quality and standard of service along these new routes, these transit expansion projects will not have the support systems they need to run.
Transit workers keep the TTC running. They are on the ground every day, working to ensure that riders can get to their destinations safely and efficiently. The provincial government needs to do more to support the operation of transit systems.
Additionally, the government continues to overlook the funding needs of municipalities to help address local issues. Improving the safety of transit workers and TTC riders in Toronto requires support at the community level.
We need to improve service on the TTC and ensure better safety for transit workers and riders. This requires Premier Ford and his government to work with Mayor Chow to assess the needs of Toronto’s transit system.
Mayor Olivia Chow Announces an Increase in Jobs at the TTC
ATU Local 113 applauds Mayor Chow’s decision to increase jobs for our union.
This morning, Mayor Chow and TTC’s Chair Councillor Jamaal Myers announced an increase in jobs at the TTC. ATU Local 113 is pleased to see the addition of customer service agents (CSA) at subway stations.
Having a stronger employee presence ensures a higher quality of service and deters issues related to violence and safety breaches.
We would have also liked to see the TTC provide additional support for workers out on the routes that bring customers to the subway system, such as our buses and streetcars. The return of street support is needed more now than ever, especially with the recent events in violence.
We are encouraged by this announcement and will work with the Mayor and the TTC to continue on this path of progress.