As we commemorate Indigenous History Month in June, ATU Local 113 will be launching its first ever program to amplify stories from Indigenous members, engage with our communities, and support capacity-building within our union. More details about the initiative and how members can participate can be found on the program’s webpage:
In Support of Cam Woodburne: Go Fund Me Page
In support of the family of Brother Cam Woodburne, we want to share this Go Fund Me page in order to offset the funeral and other costs. ATU Local 113 encourages all those who can support, to please do so.
Fundraiser by Syd Palmer : Memorial for Cam Woodburne (gofundme.com)
One Year Later, Remembering George Floyd
Today and every day, we remember George Floyd. We mourn for his family, friends and the community his life touched. Today we must also honour his life by continuing to fight for justice, and that starts by acknowledging the painful truth that racism still exists in our society.
ATU Local 113 is dedicated to fostering a culture of support, equality and inclusion and has a long and proud history of fighting for and protecting minority communities. This fight is not over.
In solidarity,
Carlos Santos
President, ATU Local 113
Online Information Meeting – Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Sisters and Brothers,
ATU Local 113 will be hosting a virtual information session for members through Zoom on Tuesday June 15, 2021, at 8 p.m. Members can register at the link below by providing their full name, email address, badge number and work location.
Please note that the cut off time for registration is 3 p.m. on Tuesday June 15, 2021.
After registering, members will receive a confirmation email from Zoom with their secure personalized link. They will be able to participate by clicking on that link at 8 p.m. on Tuesday June 15, 2021.
Members are encouraged to submit their questions at the time of registration, but there will also be a live moderated Q&A period at the meeting.
For security reasons, only computer access will be allowed. There will be no option to phone in to the webinar.
We look forward to speaking with you soon.
In Solidarity,
Carlos Santos
President, ATU Local 113
VIDEO: Heroes Deserve Fair Contracts
Since the beginning of the pandemic, and for 120 years before that, Toronto’s transit workers have been working on the front lines keeping our city moving safely. The TTC is an important part of Toronto and will be key to rebuilding our community and economy after COVID-19.
Our members will always be there for our city and our riders. All we ask in return for our hard work is recognition and a fair contract. 7250 ATU Local 113 members signed a petition to the TTC asking for such.
It’s only right. Heroes deserve fair contracts.
In solidarity,
Carlos Santos
President, ATU Local 113
TTC must enforce mask policy
After our sisters and brothers at ATU Local 616 in Windsor fought for safer working conditions over health concerns caused by transit riders who refuse to wear face coverings, the Canada Industrial Labour Board ruled “that patrons riding the bus without a face mask put the operator at risk of contracting COVID-19.”
With this ruling, the City of Windsor and Transit Windsor will enforce a no-exception policy for the mask-wearing rule.
If patrons riding a bus without a face mask puts the operator “at risk of contracting COVID-19” in Windsor, then how is the risk different for TTC workers in Toronto?
As I’ve said for months, ATU Local 113 members need real action from the City of Toronto and the TTC to enforce its mask wearing policies to protect TTC workers and riders.
In solidarity,
Carlos Santos,
President, ATU Local 113
Windsor Star: No exception — wear a mask or don’t board a bus, Transit Windsor rules
ATU Local 113 Members Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine May 11
Sisters and Brothers
The Ontario government announced today that public transit workers will finally be eligible to book their vaccine appointment as of Tuesday, May 11. For months, ATU Local 113 has advocated for the Ontario government and Toronto Public Health to prioritize TTC workers for vaccinations. For all those who choose to receive a vaccination, we encourage you to book an appointment starting tomorrow.
In solidarity,
Carlos Santos,
President, ATU Local 113
CBC: TTC union calls on transit agency to take steps to protect operators from assaults
After a demand for answers from the TTC, ATU Local 113 President Carlos Santos told CBC News that “There needs to be more resources on the TTC system to ensure the safety or workers and riders.”
A total of 86 assaults on operators has occurred in the first quarter of 2021, an increase of 23%, compared to the fourth quarter of 2020.
TTC union calls on transit agency to take steps to protect operators from assaults | CBC News
ATU 113 Black Caucus Announcement
We are proud to announce that the work of building the ATU 113 Black Caucus has begun. It is time to fight Anti-Black Racism, breakdown systemic barriers, and ensure the voices of Black members are heard. This is a historic moment for ATU Local 113 and we stand in solidarity with our Black Sisters and Brothers as they move forward in their quest for social justice and equity.
Online Information Meeting – Sunday, April 18, 2021
Sisters and Brothers,
ATU Local 113 will be hosting a virtual information session for members through Zoom on Sunday, April 18, at 10 a.m. Members can register at the link below by providing their full name, email address, badge number and work location.
Please note that the cut off time for registration is 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 17.
After registering, members will receive a confirmation email from Zoom with their secure personalized link. They will be able to participate by clicking on that link at 10 a.m. on Sunday, April 18, 2021.
Members are encouraged to submit their questions at the time of registration, but there will also be a live moderated Q&A period at the meeting.
For security reasons, only computer access will be allowed. There will be no option to phone in to the webinar.
We look forward to speaking with you soon.
In Solidarity,
Carlos Santos
President, ATU Local 113