Author: Stephanie Gomez

Today, ATU Local 113 recognizes and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples from across Turtle Island.

Remember to take a moment to reflect on the significance of Juneteenth and its impact on our communities.

While Juneteenth is a beacon of hope, it’s also a symbol of freedom.

Today, we celebrate Father’s Day, an occasion to express gratitude, love, and respect for all the incredible dads. Happy Father’s Day!

Today, as families and communities come together in celebration, ATU Local 113 extends heartfelt Eid al-Adha greetings to our members and to everyone in Toronto’s diverse Muslim community. Eid al-Adha is a time of reflection, compassion, and unity. We honour these values and thank all frontline transit workers who continue to serve our city with dedication and care.

Wishing you and your loved ones Eid Mubarak!

ATU Local 113, representing 12,500 transit workers, a majority of the TTC workforce, is urging the new CEO for an urgent and immediate shift in workplace culture to one that genuinely invests in the knowledge, skills and dignity of transit workers.

“For far too long, workers have not been given the respect, appreciation or support they deserve,” said Marvin Alfred, President, ATU Local 113. “The decision is whether they want to continue the practice of gaslighting the public about service levels or to make authentic improvements to service and reliability that riders can see and feel.”

“Will he advocate publicly for sustainable, predictable funding from all levels of government and invest in state-of-good-repair? Or will he continue to impose austerity and defer critical maintenance?” He continued. “We will work with the new CEO, as long as he’s willing to work with us to make the TTC better, safer and more reliable.”

ATU Local 113 is ready to engage with the company’s leadership to ensure that a workplace culture change is implemented swiftly, which in turn will lead to improved public transit for workers and riders.

Italian Heritage Month is a time to recognize the rich culture and traditions of Italian Canadians and to celebrate the spirit of community that brings us together.

Happy Italian Heritage Month everyone!

June is Indigenous History Month! ATU Local 113 celebrates the ancestry, culture, and contributions of our Indigenous members.

ATU Local 113 proudly participated in the Pride Flag Raising Ceremony held at Hillcrest.  Members of the Executive Board of ATU 113 stood in solidarity with our members representing the LGBTQ2S+ community.

President Marvin Alfred acknowledged and appreciated the difficult journey many members of the LGBTQ2S+ have had. “You are seen, heard and appreciated. You are a significant part of the diverse mosaic that is our world. We acknowledge you and assure you of our continued allyship in your fight for equity, inclusion and equality.”

Members of the ATU 113 LGBTQ+ Committee attending the ceremony included, Jaxon Jackson, Leigh-Ann Herne, Pam Mastrella, Mike Marges. They were joined by our members Rana Dabaissi and Lucy Crawley.

May 30th is World MS Day. This is an opportunity to join the MS community in raising awareness about MS.

Canada has one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis (MS) in the world, with an estimated 90,000 Canadians living with the disease. On average, 12 Canadians are diagnosed with MS every day. Most people are diagnosed with MS between the ages of 20 and 49 and the unpredictable effects of the disease will last for the rest of their lives. MS impacts Canadians who live with the disease as well as their family, friends and community.

ATU Local 113 is committed to support MS research in Canada, to help fight this debilitating disease.

https://mscanada.ca/msawarenessmonth

World MS Day 30 May 2025

Our retired members have committed so much to keeping our city moving. We were honoured to celebrate their contributions at our annual Pensioners Party!