Author: Stephanie Gomez

ATU Local 113 would like to wish a happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate! May the Festival of Lights bring you and your loved ones warmth, happiness, and peace.

ATU Local 113’s Women’s Committee recently attended the Stuff the Bus event to help the Parkdale Peace Project with its Christmas toy drive campaign. The initiative supported roughly 250 children in the Toronto area. Thank you for joining us, TTC Commissioner Councilor Myers!

On November 25th and 26th, ATU Local 113 members and the Women’s Committee participated in the Stuff the Bus event in support of the Parkdale Peace Project.

We want to thank the McNicoll and Malvern Divisions in Scarborough for hosting this event. Our members sincerely appreciate the opportunity to give back

ATU Local 113 would like to extend our congratulations to Parthi Kandavel on winning the Ward 20 Scarborough Southwest by-election yesterday. We wish you good luck in your role!

Although this wasn’t the outcome that our union was advocating for, we hope that Parthi will be a strong supporter of public transit funding, transit safety for our members and the public during his time at City Council.

The announcement by the City of Toronto and Province of Ontario regarding operating funding, which includes $110 million a year for three years, is great news to the citizens of Toronto and the members of ATU Local 113.

This is an important first step towards addressing the starvation of the TTC during the John Tory years. We hope that this bright start will bring the Federal government to the table, and that a permanent fix for the TTC’s finances can be found. This funding, as well as supports for capital improvements and to improve ridership is an important step in revitalizing the TTC.

Our hope is that this funding will finally increase scheduled service to improve and encourage return of ridership, have less customer frustration, and enable a safer environment for transit workers and transit riders. It is critical for funds to be allocated and used to increase maintenance to make TTC vehicles, tracks and infrastructure safer.

It is now more important than ever that all stakeholders continue to work towards stable and secure long term operational funding for the TTC. This is the only way that riders can enjoy a regular, reliable service, free of the stopgap measures relied upon by TTC management for too long. We look forward to a commitment that this transit funding outlined in the New Deal will be made permanent.

It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Brother Shane O’Leary yesterday.

The Executive Board and members of Local 113 convey our deepest condolences to his family, friends and the Local 508 family. He will be missed by his Local, the ATU community and the labour movement that relied on his tremendous leadership and service.

Rest in Peace, Brother O’Leary.

In sorrow and in solidarity,

Executive Board

Amalgamated Transit Union Local 113

ATU Local 113 is proud to endorse Kevin Rupasinghe for City Councillor in the upcoming Scarborough Southwest by-election.

Kevin is a strong advocate for transit funding, transit safety, and our union.

We encourage all members who are eligible to vote on November 30!

ATU Local 113 is pleased to announce our endorsement of Kevin Rupasinghe for the upcoming Scarborough Southwest City Council by-election. We are confident Kevin will fight to keep transit public, protect jobs, and invest in TTC service.

The last several years have been extremely difficult for the TTC. The pandemic was a difficult time for public transit, but chronic underfunding and weak leadership made it even worse. In Mayor Olivia Chow, we have a strong advocate for public transit and an ally to workers – but she needs supporters on City Council to restore and improve service so that we can rebuild trust with TTC riders. We are endorsing Kevin Rupasinghe for City Council because he is the only candidate in Scarborough Southwest with a vision for the future of the TTC and how we can build a sustainable city where everyone has access to affordable, frequent, and reliable public transit.

On November 30, please vote for Kevin Rupasinghe. He is the advocate that TTC workers and riders need today.

We stand with our Brothers and Sisters at ATU Local 1320 as they advocate for a living wage for our fellow transit workers.

Use the link below to send an automated email to Peterborough City Council and their Mayor and show your solidarity.

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ATU Local 113 would like to wish our members a happy Diwali!

May the festival of lights bring you and your family health, happiness, and success.