Join ATU 113 Black Caucus for Financial Literacy Day—an empowering afternoon focused on budgeting, saving, and investing, with practical tools to support long-term financial stability.
TTC Budget 2026: Step in the right direction, now the work begins
The TTC, like transit agencies across Canada, is facing a fiscal cliff as temporary funding runs out, fixed costs increase, and ridership fails to recover to pre-COVID levels. We know that the only way to attract riders back onto transit is by providing reliable, comfortable service. Local 113 has been working with Mayor Chow’s Office to make sure service is protected and expanded, and that service and maintenance are addressed together. You can’t run good service on a broken system.
This budget is a step in the right direction for the TTC. By the end of 2026 service will increase 2% overall. For riders, fare capping means that everyone can get unlimited travel on a Presto card at a fixed price without having to pay up front. For workers, there are hundreds of new positions and hundreds of millions of dollars in new investment.
This budget is a step in the right direction that builds upon previous budgets. However, our application for apprenticeships for general body repairpersons through the Skills Development Fund, controlled by the Ford government, was rejected. We plan to continue to fight for funding for these apprenticeships.
Our job now is to make sure that the TTC invests the money to improve the rider experience. For too long, financial performance has mattered more than service to the public, and investments fail because money was clawed back as efficiencies.
We will continue to make sure that service meets demand, what’s in the schedule is actually put on the street, and that it’s measured and reported accurately to make sure that every rider can travel in comfort, convenience, and reliability.
On maintenance, we will continue working to make sure we have the skills and expertise in-house do deliver on maintenance. Apprentices will need to be hired, job vacancies filled, and paths opened for ATU 113 members to get training to move into better jobs.
We will have further updates regarding the budget and how it impacts us as transit workers.
Kwanzaa
ATU Local 113 wishes a happy Kwanzaa to all who celebrate! Kwanzaa is a time to honour unity, faith, love, and creativity. May it fill your life with all these meaningful values.
Happy Kwanzaa!
Christmas
ATU Local 113 would like to wish a Merry Christmas to all who celebrate! May your holidays be filled with joy, warmth, and togetherness.
Statement on Incident at Sherway Gardens
ATU Local 113 was informed of the incident at Sherway Gate and Evans Avenue early this morning.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the pedestrian, and we wish them a complete and speedy recovery, as they go through this difficult time.
Our thoughts are with our member and coworkers, as well. The union is in contact with the operator and we are working to ensure they are receiving the support they need.
The police investigation is ongoing at this time.
Transit Worker Assault Awareness Day
Today is Transit Worker Assault Awareness Day.
ATU Local 113 continues to call on the TTC and the City of Toronto to take real steps toward ending violence against transit workers.
Hanukkah
ATU Local 113 extends warm wishes for a happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate. May this Festival of Lights bring joy, peace, and meaningful moments with your loved ones.
Celebrating Decades of Dedicated Service: City Hall Honours Transit Workers
Today, we were proud to see our members recognized at City Hall for their long tenures of dedicated service as transit workers of our city.
55 years of service
- Ronald Aguiar, Customer Service Agent, Station Department
50 years of service:
- Nizar Visram, Coach Technician, Bus Maintenance
- James Daly, Customer Service Agent, Station Department
40 years of service:
- Gordon Campbell, Streetcar Operator, Leslie Barns (Retired)
- Andrew Klamann, Shop Steward, Revenue Equipment Mechanic, Revenue Operations
- Neil Wilson, Bus Operator, Eglinton Division (Retired)
- Peter Ginko, Bus Operator, Queensway Division
- Jimmy Tsorlinis, General Woodworking Machinist, Streetcar Maintenance
Congratulations to all award recipients! Thank you for your extraordinary contributions to keeping Toronto moving!
ATU Local 113 Celebrates the Finch West LRT Launch Powered by Our Members:
The launch of the Finch West LRT (Line 6) is a proud milestone for Toronto and ATU Local 113 members. We celebrate Operator Paul Vavaroutsos who had the honour to drive the first train out of the station. Congratulations to all our skilled and dedicated ATU 113 members operating the line and who continue to support and strengthen public transit system in Toronto.
ATU Local 113 attends Finch West Light Rail Transit (LRT) Opening Event
The opening of the Finch West Light Rail Transit (LRT) line today marks a major milestone for transit in Toronto. ATU Local 113 members will operate the line, bringing safe, reliable and accessible transit service to our communities every day. We are proud of the work our members have done to bring the service to a successful launch.
Executive Board Members were present at the opening ceremony, along with city officials, community and TTC leaders.
“Today’s launch is a testament to the expertise of our members and the value of public transit workers. We are proud to operate this new line and to continue delivering quality service to riders across the city, Toronto deserves investment in building a world class public transit system and in public transit workers to operate and maintain it,” said President Marvin Alfred.
As the Finch West LRT begins its inaugural trips, our union remains committed to advocating for strong public transit, good jobs, and a safe public transit service for riders and workers.
Congratulations to the first crew and thank you to all workers who have made this service line possible.
