Author: Stephanie Gomez

ATU Local 113’s President’s Message – Labour Day Parade 

by Stephanie Gomez

Today we honour workers everywhere and across all sectors. It’s something that we will be celebrating this weekend, as we march in solidarity with our brothers and sisters.

 

Throughout Toronto’s history, the Labour Day parade has been an important commemoration of labourer’s efforts in standing up for our rights and ensuring our voices are heard. 

 

On behalf of ATU Local 113’s Executive Board, shop stewards, and members, we invite you to join us to continue to celebrate Labour Day and all the many achievements of the Labour Movement.

ATU Local 113 supports Mayor Chow’s decision to reverse TTC’s cuts to service

by Stephanie Gomez

ATU Local 113 is pleased with the direction from Mayor Olivia Chow to begin the process of reversing the TTC’s cuts to service.

This is a critical step to restore confidence in our public transit system for those who depend on it, including Toronto’s transit riders and transit workers.

 

https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/ttc-cuts-rolled-back-with-savings-from-delayed-eglinton-lrt-service/article_8164bf0f-4a1f-54c6-93ec-3b34babe7625.html

ATU Local 113 President Marvin Alfred Advocates for Hiring Unionized Workers

by Stephanie Gomez
“We would like for the people that are populating transit worker positions to be local, unionized labour because I think that is the best way to deliver that service reliably to the public.”
ATU Local 113 President Marvin Alfred spoke to the CBC about how the TTC’s efforts to hire workers through a staffing agency prevents the union from advocating for those employees.

ATU Local 113 Congratulates Andrew Falotico on Being Appointed as the New Health and Safety Director for ATU International

by Stephanie Gomez

ATU Local 113 would like to extend our congratulations to Andrew Falotico on being appointed as the new Health and Safety Director for ATU International. We look forward to continuing to collaborate with Andrew and we wish him all the best in his new role.

https://www.atu.org/media/blog/2023/andrew-falotico-named-new-atu-health-and-safety-director

ATU Local 113 Celebrates National Emancipation Day

by Stephanie Gomez

Today is National Emancipation Day, which marks the anniversary of the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 coming into effect. This legislation made the purchase or ownership of slaves illegal across the British Empire.

ATU Local 113 is proud to stand with Black and Indigenous communities in Canada in the fight against racism, discrimination, and intolerance. Today we celebrate the strength and resilience of Black communities in this country.

ATU Local 113 spoke with the Toronto Sun about an incident of violence against a transit worker

by Stephanie Gomez

ATU Local 113 president Marvin Alfred spoke with the Toronto Sun yesterday about an incident in which a passenger verbally assaulted a bus driver and tried to kick down the driver’s barrier. ATU Local 113 condemns this unnecessary abuse and continues to fight for the safety and respect of all transit workers.

https://torontosun.com/news/local-news/ttc-and-police-investigating-abuse-and-aggression-towards-bus-driver

ATU Statement on Derailment Incident on Scarborough Line 3

by Stephanie Gomez

ATU Local 113 has been made aware of a derailment incident earlier this evening on the Scarborough Line 3 in the Kennedy Road and Ellesmere Road area. At this time, we are aware of several passengers with minor injuries who have received treatment from emergency responders. The cause of the incident is not yet known.  As we await further reports on the incident, ATU Local 113 is hopeful that everyone impacted by the incident is safe and receiving the medical assistance they need.  

Further updates will follow as more information becomes available