ATU Local 113 closes Indigenous Heritage Month by attending a Sunrise Ceremony

ATU Local 113 President Marvin Alfred and Secretary-Treasurer Max Matharu joined the United Indigenous Council at the Sunrise Ceremony held yesterday at McNicoll to close Indigenous Heritage Month.

Shop Steward Brent Pelletier was recognized by members of the UIC for his work and leadership within our union and our workplaces to create awareness of Indigenous issues and celebrate the resilience and rich heritage of Indigenous Peoples, Inuit, and Métis.

 

ATU Local 113 acknowledges the great contributions of Brent Pelletier!

As we close Indigenous Heritage Month, ATU Local 113 would like to acknowledge Shop Steward Brent Pelletier for his commitment and contributions to creating awareness of the culture and heritage of Indigenous Peoples and their resilient spirit.

His leadership has helped create a voice for our Indigenous members through the United Indigenous Council to help them thrive in our union, workplaces, and in our communities.

Chi Miigwetch!

ATU Local 113 Spoke with Newstalk 1010 about Olivia Chow’s Electoral Victory

ATU Local 113 President, Marvin Alfred sat down with Newstalk 1010 yesterday to reiterate why the union believes that Toronto’s newly elected mayor, Olivia Chow will renew faith in Toronto’s public transit system. The conversation begins at 32 minutes.

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ATU Local 113 President Marvin Alfred Spoke to CityNews Toronto about Olivia Chow’s Election Victory

“Olivia Chow stood out above the rest, by far. She’s an authentic ally. She’s invested in the well-being of transit, not just as a candidate for mayor, as a person.”
ATU Local 113 President, Marvin Alfred spoke with CityNews Toronto yesterday about Olivia Chow’s electoral victory on Monday night.

ATU Local 113 celebrates Olivia Chow’s victory!

ATU Local 113 was honoured to have been in the room when it was announced that Olivia Chow would be Toronto’s next mayor.

This marks an important milestone in our city’s history. We look forward to starting this new and long overdue chapter for Toronto.