All members are encouraged to join us this Saturday, March 4 for an International Women’s Day event. The Rally begins at 11 a.m., followed by a March at 1 p.m.
We hope to see you there.
A message from ATU Canada’s Equity and Inclusion Committee Co-chairs
Although February is coming to an end, we must acknowledge the importance of celebrating Black history and culture throughout the year.
It is essential to recognize and honour the past and present contributions and struggles of Black individuals and communities, so we can build a better future for everyone.
ATU Local 113 – Black History Month 2023 Highlights
ATU 113 is committed to celebrating the diversity and contributions of our Black members and Black communities across Canada. For this year’s Black History Month celebrations, we were invited by the Children’s Breakfast Clubs to attend their Black History Month program. As part of this initiative, ATU 113 President Marvin Alfred, accompanied 200 children to visit Ottawa and meet with parliamentarians and government officials.
Irma James wishes ATU Local 113 members a Happy Black History Month!
Toronto’s first Black woman streetcar operator, Irma James, wishes all ATU Local 113 members a Happy Black History Month.
ATU Local 113 continues to celebrate leaders in the community during Black History Month
Toronto’s first black woman streetcar operator, Irma James, sat down with her grandson, Zakiya Tafari, who is the Executive Director of African Food Basket.
Zakiya speaks about everything his grandmother Irma has done to support him and his family through hardships, and how she became an example to so many within the community.
ATU Local 113 President addresses transit safety and service cuts at townhall
ATU Local 113 President, , Marvin Alfred, participated in a TTC Riders townhall last week.
He addressed the ongoing issues of transit safety and service cuts.
“They are cutting service, which is disappointing. How are you going to encourage people to return to transit that’s not there?”
Watch the full clip at the link below (Marvin’s remarks begin at 41:37).
ATU Local 113’s Political Action Committee distribute flyers informing passengers of the City of Toronto’s plan to reduce service
The City of Toronto is planning service cuts that will impact all Torontonians. Riders have the right to know.
ATU Local 113’s Political Action Committee distributed flyers to transit riders yesterday, informing them of these changes & encouraging a call to action.
ATU Local 113 joins NDP MPPs at Queen’s Park
Our President, Marvin Alfred, and Executive Board Member, Brian Connolly, were at Queen’s Park today talking with MPP Joel Harden (Transit Critic) and MPP Jill Andrew about the impact of P3s on public transit and the need for transparency on how public funds are spent.
ATU Local 113 applauds our heroic member for saving four seniors in Scarborough
Yesterday evening, a car driver accidently turned onto the GO train tracks at Finch Avenue in Scarborough. The car driver attempted to make a U-turn, and their vehicle was stuck while a GO train was approaching.
One of our members ran onto the tracks and opened the doors to the car. They were able to unbuckle and assist four seniors in the car and bring them back to safety.
Moments later, the car was struck by the train and became wedged underneath it.
“Our members continue to inspire the community with their acts of kindness, bravery, and selflessness,” said Marvin Alfred, President of ATU Local 113. “The operator has shared with us that they are glad to have been able to help people that were in danger, and that they are humbled by all the praise they have received.”
Thank you to our member, a transit operator at the TTC, for their quick thinking and heroism.