On September 28, the Toronto Argos are hosting an Indigenous cultural night. We hope to see you there! Tickets can be purchased for $50.
Happy Canada Day!
ATU Local 113 wishes our members and fellow Canadians a Happy Canada Day!
Although we celebrate this country as the land of opportunity, we also acknowledge the need for continued reconciliation efforts with Indigenous peoples across Turtle Island.
National Indigenous Peoples Day
ATU Local 113 Celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day
Today on June 21st, ATU Local 113 recognizes and celebrates the history, heritage, resilience and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples from across Turtle Island.
We take the time to highlight and acknowledge our collective history and the significant achievements Indigenous peoples have made for Canada.
Artist: Alanah Jewell, Morningstar Designs, Oneida Nation of the Thames
ATU Local 113 member honoured for saving someone’s life at TTC Board Meeting
Monique Blake saved a passenger’s life by stopping to assist and ensure the TTC rider received medical treatment.
Our member and the passenger who underwent emergency brain surgery attended today’s TTC Board meeting and were met with a round of applause and acknowledgment from TTC management, staff, ATU Local 113 executive, and the public.
“I genuinely didn’t think it would be anything of this magnitude,” said Monique at the TTC Board meeting. “I’m truly happy she is okay and got the help she deserved…. No matter how busy people are, I believe people will stop if you say you need help.”
Monique and all of our members are always looking out for the public and TTC passengers. Monique is truly a hero!
ATU Local 113’s Statement on TTC CEO Rick Leary’s Resignation
During the TTC Board meeting, it was announced that the TTC’s CEO Rick Leary will be resigning and his last day in this role will be at the end of August.
ATU Local 113 will continue to work with TTC management to prioritize the rights of our workers, safety of transit riders and our members, and highlighting the need to invest in keeping transit public.
ATU Local 113 Member Assists Rider in Medical Emergency
ATU Local 113 member, Monique Blake, assisted a TTC passenger during a medical emergency earlier this month. We are happy to share that the rider has received medical assistance and is now recovering. Our members continue to serve the public and go above and beyond to support passengers using the system.
Read more below.
TTC worker hailed as ‘guardian angel’ for saving woman’s life | CBC News
Happy Father’s Day!
Today, we celebrate Father’s Day, an occasion to express gratitude, love, and respect for all the incredible dads.
ATU Local 113 announces a deal has been reached
We are pleased to announce that we have reached a framework settlement with the TTC that allows us to put the strike on hold.
Two days until Strike Action!
Tell the TTC and the City to keep Toronto moving.
ATU Local 113 speaks to media about decision to take strike action on June 7
On Thursday, the Ontario Court of Appeal ruled in favour of TTC workers and upheld our members right to strike in response to the provincial government’s appeal to rule our strike unconstitutional.
After much consideration, ATU Local 113’s Executive Board decided to set Friday, June 7th as our strike action date.
Our President, Marvin Alfred, spoke to media about what the union would like to see from the TTC in terms of alignment on key issues of a collective agreement.
Online/Print
‘We remain far apart’: Union representing TTC workers announces strike date (citynews.ca)
TTC workers have right to strike, appeal court upholds | National Post
Ontario appeal court upholds TTC workers’ right to strike | CP24.com
TTC’s largest union sets June 7 strike date (thestar.com)
Appeal court upholds TTC workers’ right to strike, as potential job action looms (msn.com)
Appeal court upholds TTC workers’ right to strike as potential job action looms (citynews.ca)