ATU Local 113 Executive Board members attended the OFL conference this week.
Transit Operator’s Vigilance Leads to Safe Return of Missing Child
Transit Operator’s Vigilance Leads to Safe Return of Missing Child
We are proud to recognize our transit operator from McNicoll Division for helping locate a 11-year-old missing child in Toronto! Thank you for your vigilance, compassion, and dedication.
We also thank the PRP for helping the young child return home to their family safely.
Remembrance Day: ATU Local 113 Honours Veterans and Current Service Members
ATU Local 113 was proud to join veterans and our community in marking Remembrance Day in Toronto. We take this time to honour and reflect upon the service and sacrifices of our veterans who fought for the freedom, liberty and peace we have today.
Master Corporal Uong, Canadian Army Reservist of the 32 Service Battalion, joined President Marvin Alfred at the wreath-laying ceremony at The Old City Hall Cenotaph, Toronto.
Lest we forget.
Remembrance Day
On Remembrance Day, ATU Local 113 honours and remembers the brave individuals who have served and sacrificed for our freedom. We will never forget.
Statement on Incident at Bathurst and St. Clair
ATU Local 113 was informed of the incident at Bathurst and St. Clair earlier today, in which one of our members sustained critical injuries on their way to work.
Our thoughts and prayers are with our member, their family, and co-workers, as they go through this difficult time.
We are not publishing the name of the member to ensure privacy for our member and their family. The investigation is ongoing at this time.
ATU 113 attends Transit Diwali Celebration
ATU Local 113 Executive Board members and Shop Stewards attended the Transit Diwali Celebration held last week.
ATU 113 at Toronto City’s budget consultation
The City of Toronto Budget consultations are underway. ATU Local 113’s Executive Board Members Aleem Tharani and Amjad Muhammad along with Corrie Branch from the union’s Political Action Committee attended. They met with Mayor Olivia Chow, Councillors Paul Ainslie and Neethan Shan, among others. We continue to advocate for adequate investments allocated to the public transit system and our members.
Build a Dream – Skilled Trades Event
ATU Local 113 proudly participated in the ‘Build a Dream – Discover and Explore Skilled Trades’ event, held at the Enercare Centre Toronto yesterday. Our Maintenance Executive Board and a few members of our Skilled Trades Committee are taking part, helping break down barriers for young women to enter the fields of skilled trades which is typically a male dominated industry. Over 3000 female students from Grades 7 to 12 across GTA schools participated in the event.
Build a Dream is an organization that delivers specialized programs to encourage and empower female students to explore careers where women are under-represented, while also working to create a gender-balanced workforce and change global perspectives on women’s contribution to society.
Skilled Trades Committee Meets to Discuss Building a Strong Future for Skilled Workers
The ATU Local 113 Skilled Trades Committee met today to discuss key priorities for attracting and retaining skilled trades workers in public transit. The Committee is developing strategies and action plans to advance our union’s commitment to good jobs for highly trained skilled trade workers in public transit.
Diwali
ATU Local 113 wishes a happy Diwali to all who celebrate! May the Festival of Lights bring joy, prosperity, and brightness to you and your loved ones.