This Canada Day, ATU Local 113 celebrates the values we strive for: fairness, equity, and solidarity. While we honour the good, we also recognize the need for truth, reconciliation, and justice across this land. A better Canada is built when all voices are heard.
Our Local is proud to share a significant advocacy victory in the fight to prevent workplace violence against transit workers.
For several years, rising incidents of violence across the transit system have deeply affected our members and riders. Since early 2022, addressing this crisis has remained a core priority of the Executive Board and the Political Action Committee. Through coordinated advocacy, public engagement and direct government outreach, we have pushed for meaningful change at every level.
Our advocacy helped drive change by:
· Raising public awareness through a press conference where members courageously shared their experiences with workplace violence.
· Advancing a worker-assault motion through the City of Toronto and the TTC Board in 2022, calling for stronger protections.
· Conducting a Health and Safety Survey in 2024 that highlighted the growing impact of workplace violence across the TTC.
· Meeting with federal officials in Ottawa in 2024 to advocate for Criminal Code amendments recognizing assaults against transit workers.
A Federal Response – Bill C-14
Through Bill C-14, the federal government has strengthened Criminal Code protections for transit workers by recognizing assaults against transit workers as an aggravating factor during sentencing.
While legislation alone will not end workplace violence, it sends a clear message that violence against transit workers is unacceptable and will carry stronger legal consequences.
This achievement belongs to our members – especially those who shared their stories and stood together to demand change.
Our work isn’t over. We will continue advocating for stronger safety measures, enforcement, and accountability to ensure every transit worker returns home safely.
When we stand together, we make a difference.
ATU Local 113 was proud to attend and sponsor a recent Progress Toronto event, joining community advocates, labour partners, and local leaders working toward a more democratic, socially just, and progressive city.
As Toronto faces urgent challenges, including the need for better public transit and more affordable communities, collaboration between labour and community advocates remains essential.
ATU Local 113 stands with Progress Toronto in supporting strong public services, working people, and an accessible, equitable city for everyone.
Today on National Indigenous Peoples Day, ATU Local 113 honours the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. We recognize the enduring strength of Indigenous communities and commit to action rooted in truth, reconciliation, and respect.
Happy Father’s Day to all the hardworking dads, father figures, and caregivers in our ATU Local 113 family. Whether you’re on the job or at home, your strength, love, and dedication don’t go unnoticed. Today, we celebrate you.
Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in the U.S., but it’s also a moment to reflect on the legacy of slavery and anti-Black racism here in Canada. ATU Local 113 honours Black history, celebrates Black resistance, and commits to fighting systemic racism every day.
