Statement of Solidarity with ATU Local 1587

ATU Local 113 is in solidarity with ATU Local 1587, transit workers at GO Transit & Metrolinx. We encourage members to show support including by joining their picket lines when off duty.

We remind Local 113 members that as they carry out their regular duties, they may encounter legal picket lines. In these situations, members should proceed in a manner which ensures the safety of the public, other workers, and themselves. No attempt should be made to cross a picket line where it is unsafe to do so.

ATU Local 113 will be at Queen’s Park on Friday, November 4th in support of CUPE education workers

ATU Local 113 will be at Queen’s Park on Friday, November 4, 2022, noon onwards, in support of CUPE education workers.

We invite members to join us if you are available.

Meeting point will be at the north-east corner of University and College, at the subway station entrance.

There is a crisis at hand, not only for CUPE’s education workers but also for all Labour Unions.

This a rapidly developing and urgent situation and we need to mobilize and present a united front – a voice for all workers.

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Public Transit Worker Robbed at Gunpoint

An ATU Local 113 member was robbed at gunpoint, at Runnymede loop this morning. The public transit worker is receiving counselling and the needed support.

More needs to be done urgently to ensure transit workers and riders’ safety.

More information will be made available when appropriate.

Thank you, Kevin Rupasinghe

ATU Local 113 thanks Kevin Rupasinghe (Ward 20 – Scarborough South-West), for his tireless efforts to improve our city, and for a well-fought municipal election campaign. To keep Toronto moving forward, we will continue to work together to be the voices of Toronto, for public transit and transit workers.

Thank you, Chiara Padovani

ATU Local 113 thanks Chiara Padovani (Ward 5 York South – Weston) for her dedicated and tireless efforts to improve our city, and for a well-fought municipal election campaign. To keep Toronto moving forward, we will continue to work together to be the voices of Toronto, for public transit and transit workers.

ATU Local 113 congratulates the newly elected City Councillors

ATU Local 113 congratulates the newly elected City Councillors. With a strong and diverse City Council, we can keep Toronto moving forward, and work together to be the voices of Toronto for public transit and transit workers. Congratulations:

  • Amber Morley – Ward 3, Etobicoke-Lakeshore
  • Jamaal Myers – Ward 23, Scarborough North
  • Gord Perks – Ward 4, Parkdale-High Park
  • Alejandra Bravo – Ward 9, Davenport
  • Ausma Malik – Ward 10, Spadina-Fort York
  • Anthony Perruzza – Ward 7, Humber River-Black Creek
  • Shelley Carroll – Ward 17, Don Valley North
  • Nick Mantas – Ward 22, Scarborough-Agincourt

CUPE Rally

ATU Local 113 President Marvin Alfred joined CUPE members, Yolanda McClean, Secretary-Treasurer, CUPE, Laura Walton, President of Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Ontario School Boards Council of Unions (OBSCU) and Fred Hahn, President, CUPE, at today’s rally in support of their fight for fair wages.

ATU Local 113 members canvassing for candidates ahead of Toronto’s Municipal Election

Toronto has the choice to vote for a Mayor, Councillors, and School Board Trustees that will work hard to improve this city. We cannot risk essential services, such as transit, being contracted out and privately owned. Public transit needs to remain public, and that is why ATU Local 113 had endorsed and continues to support candidates who are advocating for this too. Our members were out canvassing for candidates across the city in the lead up to next Monday’s election.  Members are encouraged to read about their local candidates, ask them questions, volunteer, and most importantly – get out and vote on October 24th!