Happy Diwali to all our members who celebrate! May the festival of lights bring you joy, happiness, and prosperity!
Marc Torres honoured by the TTC Board
The TTC Board honoured Marc Torres, TTC Operator, this morning for his heroic efforts during a collision incident earlier this month.
Torres acted with composure when the incident occurred and reacted swiftly in the face of danger by pulling an unconscious motorist out of a burning car, despite his own injury. Torres acted selflessly and went beyond his duties to ensure the safety of others.
Torres was joined today by his family, ATU 113 President Marvin Alfred, and Assistant Business Agent Frank Malta.
On behalf of the Executive Board and membership of ATU 113, thank you, Marc, for your incredible commitment and courage!
ATU Local 113 participates in City of Toronto Budget Consultations
ATU Local 113 was present at the 2025 City of Toronto Budget Consultations to discuss the importance of prioritizing sustained operational funding for state of good repair of the TTC and City of Toronto services with the public, city councillors and city staff. Everyone in our city deserves the investment in good public services.
Provincial Government ordered to pay ATU Local 113 legal costs
As a result of the orders of the Ontario Court of Appeal and the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 113 has received a cheque from the provincial government in the amount of $741,250. These court-ordered funds are towards legal costs incurred by Local 113 in its successful court challenge of TTC’s strike ban.
Marvin Alfred, President of Local 113, said this about the receipt of these funds, “As demonstrated by our recent negotiated collective agreement, there is no substitute for free collective bargaining and the Charter protected right to strike of transit workers. However, it is right and proper that the provincial government be held to account for putting Local 113 through court cases that were unnecessary.”
Local 113 President speaks at ‘Fix the TTC’ Rally
Yesterday, our President joined the TTC Riders ‘Fix the TTC’ rally to speak up on behalf of transit workers.
President Marvin Alfred addressed the need for predictable, reliable, ongoing funding towards transit from the federal government.
He was joined by Local 113 Executive Board members Aleem Tharani and Matthew Chau and Shop Steward Amjad Muhammad.
ATU Local 113’s Statement on Councillor Matlow’s Motion for a Public Inquiry into Eglinton Crosstown LRT
Local 113 applauds the efforts of Councillor Josh Matlow to bring transparency and accountability on Metrolinx’s Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit project. We also thank the City Council for voting in favour of this motion. Local 113 urges the provincial government to sanction this public inquiry and to act in the best interest of taxpaying citizens.
https://secure.toronto.ca/council/agenda-item.do?item=2024.MM22.20
City of Toronto Budget Consultations
Throughout the month of October, the City of Toronto will be hosting a series of in-person and virtual pre-budget consultations. Members of Local 113 are encouraged to attend.
ATU International features Local 113!
ATU International’s In Transit Magazine recently included two features for ATU Local 113.
ATU HEROES – At Local 726-Staten Island, NY, and Local 113-Toronto, ON | Amalgamated Transit Union
Our Sister, Monique Blake, helped save a passenger’s life by calling for help when the passenger needed urgent brain surgery.
Local 113 recently went through a collective bargaining period, which resulted in a historic contract win for our union.
Local 113 Member pulls driver from burning car after crash- Coverage in the Media
An ATU Local 113 member (bus operator) is being praised for pulling a driver out of a burning vehicle after a collision early Wednesday morning.
Toronto police said a stolen Honda was travelling at a high speed when it crashed into a TTC bus just before 4:50 a.m. at Bathurst Street and Eglinton Avenue West.
Local 113 President, Marvin Alfred, spoke to media about the heroic efforts our members continue to demonstrate.
Print/Online
TTC bus driver pulls man from burning, possibly stolen car after crash | CBC News
Crash involving car and 2 TTC buses near Forest Hill (thestar.com)
Broadcast
Injuries reported in crash involving TTC buses in midtown Toronto (citynews.ca)
TTC driver hailed a hero for fiery crash rescue (ctvnews.ca)
ATU Local 113’s Statement on the Collision Incident at Bathurst and Eglinton
Local 113 is reporting on the collision at the intersection of Bathurst Street and Eglinton Avenue West at around 4:48 a.m. this morning, involving a motorist who ran a red light at high speed through the intersection. The vehicle caught fire immediately on impact and caused extensive damage to two TTC buses. President Marvin Alfred has reached out to the operator who is in hospital getting the medical attention he needs.
President Marvin Alfred said, “We are very proud of our operator who acted with composure when the incident occurred and reacted swiftly in the face of danger by pulling the unconscious motorist out from the burning car, despite his own injury. By rescuing the motorist, the operator acted selflessly and went beyond his duties to ensure the safety of others. He is proud to be able to help someone in danger. The operator mentioned that he didn’t stop to think, he just acted. We as a union are proud to call him a selfless hero.”