ATU Local 113 joined thousands of workers, unions, and allies today as we celebrated the work of labourers in Toronto.
ATU Local 113’s Executive and Members march in today’s Labour Day Parade
The Labour Day Parade is such an important time to recognize the history of Toronto’s labour movement, while looking forward to continued advocacy for workers everywhere.
Our Executive board members and ATU Local 113 members & their families joined the parade march this morning.
ATU Local 113’s President’s Message – Labour Day Parade
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.
Notice – Labour Day Parade (Monday, September 4 2023)
ATU Local 113 members are welcome to join us in this year’s Labour Day Parade on Monday, September 4. Details can be found on the poster.
ATU Local 113 supports Mayor Chow’s decision to reverse TTC’s cuts to service
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.
ATU Local 113 President Marvin Alfred Advocates for Hiring Unionized Workers
“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
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 congratulates Councillors newly appointed to the TTC Board of Commissioners
ATU Local 113 would like to congratulate Councillors Jamaal Myers (Chair), Josh Matlow, Paul Ainslie, Dianne Saxe, Stephen Holyday, and Chris Moise for their appointments to the TTC Board of Commissioners.
We look forward to working with you all on prioritizing public transit.
ATU Local 113 Celebrates National Emancipation Day
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 members support refugee emergency assistance program
ATU Local 113 Executive Board Member Mario Azzopardi along with PAC members Danny Naccarato and Mark Reed supported the Revivaltime Tabernacle’s Refugee Emergency Assistance Program in Dufferin today by dropping off supplies.
