ATU Local 113 proudly hosted our annual Pensioners’ Party, celebrating their years of dedication and service. Their contributions have left a lasting impact on our union, and our members today have benefited from their legacy of sacrifice and solidarity.
Thank you to the Executive Board Members and all the volunteers who helped make the event such a success!
Happy Victoria Day from ATU Local 113! We hope members and their families enjoy a safe, restful long weekend and take time to recharge.
ATU Local 113 is deeply disappointed that Bill 98 passed today. We pushed for changes that would protect local service, public accountability, and fare revenue.
Bill 98 solves no real problem. Regional integration is already happening through One Fare. Instead of funding better service, this bill gives the province more power over local transit and local revenue.
We fought Bill 98 at every stage possible
1. At City Hall and Queen’s Park
Since late March, Local 113 has raised concerns at City Hall and Queen’s Park. The TTC Board also backed calls for democratic control, protected service, and guaranteed funding.
At the committee hearings, we, along with allies, pushed amendments to protect local service and fare revenue, require provincial funding, and limit the bill to cross-boundary routes. The government rejected them all and passed the bill today.
2. Our coalition is broad, growing, and ready to act.
Opposition now includes workers, riders, management, and municipal leaders across the 416 and 905.
3. The more people learn about Bill 98, the stronger the opposition becomes.
Bill 98 sounds positive on the surface, but it is really about control over local service and fare revenue. The province already has tools to support integration. What is missing is funding.
4. Next steps: educate, organize, and act.
The next fight is over regulations and implementation. Bill 98 opens the door to contracting out routes and breaking apart the TTC network.
We are building a coalition along with riders’ groups, regional transit agencies, ATU Canada and ATU International, to defend service, local control, public transit, and union jobs.
Take action:
Join us at O’Grady’s Restaurant on Church for a fun and casual night as we kick off the ATU Local 113 Pride Committee!
Date & Time: May 29, 2026, at 8:00 PM (Eastern Time)
Today, our union team proudly took part in the annual Second Harvest Truck Pull Challenge at Nathan Phillips Square, raising funds and awareness to help fight food insecurity in our communities.
Our members showed incredible teamwork, determination, and solidarity throughout the event, representing the spirit of transit workers both on and off the job. We’re proud to support organizations like Second Harvest that make a real difference for families across the city.
A huge thank you to everyone who participated, donated, cheered us on, and helped make the day a success.
The team did an amazing job – and we’ll be back next year, ready to pull for the challenge once again in support of this important cause!
“We want answers. And we want respect and consultations before these things are adopted,” said Marvin Alfred, President, ATU Local 113.
Local 113 joined the Ontario NDP, MPP Tom Rakocevic and TTC Riders at Queen’s Park to speak about the negative impacts of Premier Ford’s proposed Bill 98.
Executive Board members from ATU Local 1572 (Mississauga) and Local 1573 (Brampton) joined us in solidarity at the press conference today to highlight issues with the Ford government’s regional transit integration plan.
ATU Local 113 wishes all mothers and mother figures a very Happy Mother’s Day. Thank you for your strength, love, and unwavering support.
At Bill 98 committee hearings, the Ontario NDP tabled amendments, including one that would require the Transportation Minister to honour ATU Local 113’s collective bargaining agreement, protect negotiated rights, and prevent transit privatization. The NDP and Liberals voted in favour of the amendment, but Doug Ford’s Conservatives voted against it, defeating the proposal.
See MPP Tom Rakocevic speak on the amendment proposal and the vote by MPPs.
The ATU Local 113 United Indigenous Council, in partnership with the TTC, recognized Red Dress Day, May 5th, at Union Station with a red dress installation and community outreach focused on awareness around Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People.
Throughout the event, customers, employees, and members of the public stopped to share personal stories, reflections, and experiences. There were many meaningful conversations with people wanting to learn more about the significance of The Red Dress and the ongoing importance of awareness, safety, and advocacy. The event demonstrated how important visible public education and community engagement continue to be.
The members of the UIC appreciate everyone who took the time to stop, listen, ask questions, and stand in solidarity throughout the day.