Author: Stephanie Gomez

Celebrating Decades of Dedicated Service: City Hall Honours Transit Workers

by Stephanie Gomez

Today, we were proud to see our members recognized at City Hall for their long tenures of dedicated service as transit workers of our city.

55 years of service

  • Ronald Aguiar, Customer Service Agent, Station Department

50 years of service:

  • Nizar Visram, Coach Technician, Bus Maintenance
  • James Daly, Customer Service Agent, Station Department

40 years of service:

  • Gordon Campbell, Streetcar Operator, Leslie Barns (Retired)
  • Andrew Klamann, Shop Steward, Revenue Equipment Mechanic, Revenue Operations
  • Neil Wilson, Bus Operator, Eglinton Division (Retired)
  • Peter Ginko, Bus Operator, Queensway Division
  • Jimmy Tsorlinis, General Woodworking Machinist, Streetcar Maintenance

Congratulations to all award recipients!  Thank you for your extraordinary contributions to keeping Toronto moving!

ATU Local 113 Celebrates the Finch West LRT Launch Powered by Our Members:

by Stephanie Gomez

The launch of the Finch West LRT (Line 6) is a proud milestone for Toronto and ATU Local 113 members. We celebrate Operator Paul Vavaroutsos who had the honour to drive the first train out of the station. Congratulations to all our skilled and dedicated ATU 113 members operating the line and who continue to support and strengthen public transit system in Toronto.

ATU Local 113 Celebrates the Finch West LRT Launch
ATU Local 113 Celebrates the Finch West LRT Launch
ATU Local 113 Celebrates the Finch West LRT Launch

ATU Local 113 attends Finch West Light Rail Transit (LRT) Opening Event

by Stephanie Gomez

The opening of  the Finch West Light Rail Transit (LRT) line today marks a major milestone for transit in Toronto. ATU Local 113 members will operate the line, bringing safe, reliable and accessible transit service to our communities every day.  We are proud of the work our members have done to bring the service to a successful launch.

Executive Board Members were present at the opening ceremony, along with city officials, community and TTC leaders.

“Today’s launch is a testament to the expertise of our members and the value of public transit workers.  We are proud to operate this new line and to continue delivering quality service to riders across the city,  Toronto deserves investment in building a world class public transit system and in public transit workers to operate and maintain it,” said President Marvin Alfred.

As the Finch West LRT begins its inaugural trips, our union remains committed to advocating for strong public transit, good jobs, and a safe public transit service for riders and workers.

Congratulations to the first crew and thank you to all workers who have made this service line possible.

ATU Local 113 Celebrates the Finch West LRT Launch
ATU Local 113 Celebrates the Finch West LRT Launch
ATU Local 113 Celebrates the Finch West LRT Launch
ATU Local 113 Celebrates the Finch West LRT Launch
ATU Local 113 Celebrates the Finch West LRT Launch
ATU Local 113 Celebrates the Finch West LRT Launch
ATU Local 113 Celebrates the Finch West LRT Launch

ATU Local 113 at the Greener City Celebration

by Stephanie Gomez

ATU Local 113 Executive Board Member, Amjad Muhammad and Political Action Committee co-chair, Corrie Branch, attended the Greener City Celebration hosted by the Toronto Environmental Alliance (TEA) yesterday. The annual event brought together community of supporters and collaborators to celebrate and reflect on the wins in 2025 and prepare for the work ahead.

ATU Local 113 members are proud to sponsor the TEA. Funds raised from the event will help power TEA’s local campaigns and projects.

Safety Concerns Related to the Eglinton LRT Crosstown

by Stephanie Gomez

Yesterday, ATU Local 113 President Marvin Alfred joined Toronto City Councillor Josh Matlow at a press conference calling for a public inquiry into safety concerns related to the Eglinton LRT Crosstown.

TTC workers’ union demand answers to safety concerns over Eglinton LRT

Province reports Eglinton Crosstown passes final operating test, TTC advocates reiterate calls for transparency

“We talk about clarity; we talk about transparency. We’re not getting it,” said Marvin Alfred.

STATEMENT: Line 1 Yonge-University – Dundas Station – Employee Stabbing

by Stephanie Gomez

ATU Local 113 has learned of an incident of violence against a Customer Service Agent (CSA) this afternoon at Dundas Station.

The member, who was stabbed in the arm, was transported to a hospital and is receiving emergency medical care. The suspect is in now in custody. We will provide further updates, when available.

ATU Local 113 maintains that there should be no place for violence on Toronto’s transit system – and advocates for a zero-tolerance policy to be adopted in our city.

Local 113’s statement on tragic passing of transit operator

by Stephanie Gomez

ATU Local 113 has learned of a tragic incident that took place last night to one of our members. A transit operator has passed away following a non-work related act of violence.

Local 113 has been in contact with the family and they have asked that everyone please respect their privacy. We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family.

There will be grief counsellors available at work locations for our members and other staff.