Our union’s shop stewards participated in a comprehensive one day training this week focused on strengthening union representation, deepening knowledge and preparing for the challenges facing transit workers today. Our shop stewards are our frontline leaders who play a critical role in supporting our members on the job and protecting workers’ rights.
The ATU 113 Black Caucus extends a heartfelt thank-you to the ATU 113 Executive Board, guest speakers, and everyone who attended and helped make the recent Financial Literacy Event a success. Special thanks to the guest speakers – Sean Clouden, Gabrielle McGill, Collette Venture, and Kamille Smith, as well as the TTC Pension Plan representatives, ATU 113 members, and the family and friends who participated.
We look forward to continuing to provide opportunities and resources that support members’ financial well-being.
ATU Local 113 is proud to share the successful completion of the 2026 Leadership Institute Certificate Program by Executive Board Members Amjad Muhammad and Andrew McAnuff. Delivered in partnership with Toronto Labour and the John Cartwright Institute, the program strengthened participants’ understanding of organizing, advocacy, and leadership within the labour movement through collaborative learning and sharing experiences. We congratulate all participants and look forward to seeing these skills put into action to advance positive change in our workplaces and communities.
On March 30th, the Ford Government introduced Bill 98 into the Ontario legislature. If passed, it will give the Minister of Transportation total control over TTC. We are leading the fight to protect TTC service and union jobs.
The Bill uses regional fare and service integration to justify taking over local systems. ATU Local 113 supports anything that makes it easier for riders to move around the GTA on public transit. That’s not what Bill 98 is. The City of Toronto Act already allows TTC to invite outside operators onto its routes and the One Fare program removes the penalty for riding on two systems.
What the bill does is give the Minister of Transportation total control over transit fares and service levels. Worse, it gives them the power to share TTC fare revenue with other transit operators and effectively ends democratic oversight of public transit in Toronto.
ATU Local 113 was the first to recognize the risk in the proposed legislation. In our April 2 statement, we showed the risk and raised some serious questions that need to be answered before the legislation moves forward.
Since then, ATU Canada and ATU locals in the GTHA joined forces to amplify our concerns about this bill. See the news coverage here.
Last week we addressed the TTC Board. There was a successful motion instructing TTC staff to:
Next week we will be taking the fight to Queen’s Park where we will continue to advocate to keep transit publicly owned and operated, and to put riders and workers first.
Our friends and allies in the labour movement, at Queen’s Park, at City Hall, Progress Toronto and TTC Riders have all joined the fight.
You can read the TTC Riders position and sign their petition here.
Today we celebrate the planet that sustains us, inspires us, and reminds us of the importance of preserving what we love.
Happy Earth Day!
ATU Local 113 member Tom Emery, Queensway operator, was recognized today at the TTC Board Meeting at Toronto City Hall for his quick thinking and professionalism. While on duty, Tom reported a house fire and assisted emergency services in locating the scene, helping ensure timely response and access to shelter for those affected – all while keeping his passengers and himself safe.
We commend Tom for his dedication and commitment to public safety.
ATU Local 113 Executive Board members and Shop Stewards joined the annual Transit Eid celebration recently, highlighting the community, diversity, and unity across our membership.
Wishing our Sikh and Hindu community members, and all who celebrate, a very happy Vaisakhi!