Author: Stephanie Gomez

Join ATU Local 113 at the upcoming 2024 Indigenous & Workers of Colour Conference (IWOC) on Saturday, June 8th.

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Following a membership strike authorization vote that took place over the weekend, ATU Local 113 announced on Monday, April 29^th that union members voted overwhelmingly in support of moving forward with strike action. 9,253 members took part in the voting process, with 98.28 per cent voting in favour of a strike.

ATU Local 113 President, Marvin Alfred spoke with the media to address this remarkable turnout and the union’s plans to withdraw services if current negotiations with the TTC don’t result in a fair and reasonable new contract for transit workers.

Online/Print

TTC workers vote in favour of strike action amid contract talks | CBC News

‘Full withdrawal of service’: TTC workers OK strike mandate as negotiations continue | Global News

Transit Workers support TTC strike that could shut down Toronto | blogTO

Radio/Broadcast

Toronto transit workers vote ‘overwhelmingly’ in support of strike mandate: union | CP24

Toronto transit workers vote in favour of strike mandate, union says | CityNews

TTC warns ‘full system shut down’ possible as workers vote in favor of strike mandate |CBC News

Here and Now Toronto with Gill Deacon | CBC News Broadcast

Concerns after TTC workers approve strike mandate | CTV News Broadcast

As we mark the National Day of Mourning, ATU Local 113 is taking a moment to honour those whose lives have been affected by workplace incidents. Today is not only about reflecting on what we’ve lost but also about fostering a renewed sense of purpose in our efforts to protect and support our workforce.

Our members continue to be exposed to ongoing acts of violence on public transit. We are committed to making the workplace a safe and healthy space for all and preventing future workplace tragedies.

To the Jewish community of Toronto, our Jewish members and all who celebrate, we wish you and your family a Happy Passover!

chag Pesach sameach!

As you probably know, CUPE Local 2 has been without a contract for around
two years. Management has failed to offer Local 2, which represents 700
licensed electricians at TTC, a fair contract and they have given notice that
they intend to take strike action this Monday, April 22.

We stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Local 2 and will support them in any way
that we can.

The leadership of CUPE Local 2 is aware that Local 113 is not yet in a legal
strike position, and that we must act in a manner which ensures the safety of
ourselves and the public at all time. Legally, we are not permitted to join their
strike or refuse to cross their picket lines, unless there is a safety issue (which
should be reported to the appropriate TTC authority, e.g. your supervisor,
transit control etc.).

We can: join their picketing lines during our non-working hours to show
solidarity, bring snacks and coffee to picketers, show our solidarity by
supporting any messaging of CUPE Local 2, signing petitions, communicating
with our city councillors.

CUPE Local 2 deserves a fair contract as does Local 113. The public does not
want a strike, TTC Management needs to change course, and change course
quickly or it will find itself facing a legal strike by CUPE Local 2, followed by a
legal strike by Local 113.

In solidarity,

Marvin Alfred
President, ATU Local 113

On Monday April 15,  ATU Local 113 announced that the union had applied to the Ministry of Labour to request that a conciliator be appointed. This is the first step towards strike action.

ATU Local 113 President, Marvin Alfred, spoke to media with a clear message: ATU Local 113 is prepared to move to direct action up to and including a full withdrawal of services.

Online/Print

TTC workers union taking ‘first step’ towards striking | CBC News

TTC union takes ‘first step towards strike action’ in negotiations with transit agency (citynews.ca)

Radio/Broadcast

TTC workers’ union says it has taken first step toward strike action | CTV News

Union representing 10,000 TTC workers says it has taken ‘first step’ toward strike action CP24

Yesterday, ATU Local 113 notified the public about our decision to take the first steps toward a strike action.

“While this is only the first step towards strike action, ATU Local 113 is prepared to move to direct action up to and including a full withdrawal of services,”

TTC workers union taking ‘first step’ towards striking | CBC News

Yesterday ATU Local 113 president, Marvin Alfred announced our decision to request the Ministry of Labour to appoint a conciliator for the union.

“We are hoping that the conciliator will act as a resource to support our union with obtaining a fair collective agreement”

TTC union takes ‘first step towards strike action’ in negotiations with transit agency (citynews.ca)

ATU Local 113 members met with TTC CEO Rick Leary to deliver petitions on behalf of members as part of the union’s United to Win! campaign for a fair and reasonable contract. Over 80% of active members have signed the petitions at their work locations over the last month.

On Monday morning, the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 113 said it has applied to the Ministry of Labour to request that a conciliator be appointed.

“Our union’s collective bargaining team has been working through negotiations with the TTC for weeks trying to get our members the new contract they deserve. The TTC is refusing to align with ATU Local 113 on the key priorities of transit workers, including job security, wages, and benefits”

TTC workers’ union says it has taken ‘first step’ toward strike action | CP24.com