ATU Local 113 was proudly represented at yesterday’s Remembrance Day commemorations held in Toronto, Etobicoke, and Scarborough.
Retired member and former Executive Board Member, Phil Horgan, and active members Tommy Uong and Emanuel Bustelo, who serve as Army Reservists of the 32nd Service Battalion at Denison Armoury, accompanied Executive Board Members Marvin Alfred, Angie Clark, and Brian Connolly at the wreath-laying ceremonies.
On Remembrance Day, we honour and remember those who have served and continue to serve our country in times of war and peace.
Local 113 is reporting on the collision involving a motorist and the northbound bus on Yonge St at Finch Ave W. at around 4:18 this morning. The operator, two customers and the motorist were injured in the incident and are now receiving medical attention and care.
The member is still recovering in hospital. The union has spoken with them to ensure they are receiving all the support they need at this time.
Local 113 is grateful that the impact of this collision was not more serious or catastrophic. Our Executive Board and members wish everyone impacted a full and speedy recovery.
Happy Diwali to all our members who celebrate! May the festival of lights bring you joy, happiness, and prosperity!
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 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.
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.”
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.
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
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.
