Author: Stephanie Gomez

On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, ATU Local 113 honours the Survivors of residential schools and remembers the children who never came home. We commit to listening, learning, and taking action toward real reconciliation.

Shana Tova! ATU Local 113 wishes a sweet, healthy, and peaceful New Year to all who celebrate Rosh Hashanah. May this year be filled with renewal, hope, and community.

On August 18, 2026, the Bus Design Innovation Program (BDIP) met at Centennial College to review research findings and advance the development of the next generation of municipal transit buses.

The meeting brought together ATU Local 113 Joint Health and Safety Committee Co-Chairs, ATU International Health & Safety Representatives, ATU Local 113 President Marvin Alfred, members of ATU Local 113 Executive Board, ATU Canada President John DiNino, representatives from Nova Bus manufacturer (Prevost), and Centennial College researchers.

Participants reviewed scientific data on key operator health and safety issues, including blind spot study, bus air flow, and operator seat study. Building on these findings, partners discussed next steps for continued collaboration between Centennial College, Nova Bus (Prevost), ATU Canada, ATU International led by ATU Local 113. Together, they are working to design the bus of the future, placing operator health and safety, public safety, and innovation at the forefront of inter-city municipal transit buses.