Author: Stephanie Gomez

Sisters and Brothers,

We received unfortunate news today that an ATU Local 113 member, a bus operator at Arrow Road division, has tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19).

I spoke to the member who is self isolating at home. On behalf of all ATU Local 113 members, we wish them a quick and full recovery.

The member’s last shift was on Tuesday, October 14 from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

This case marks the 99th ATU Local 113 member who has tested positive for COVID-19. A total of 119 employees at the TTC have tested positive for COVID-19.

Please practice physical distancing as much as possible before, during and after your shifts – and stay home if you feel unwell. If you have been tested and are awaiting your results, please stay home and self-isolate.

In Solidarity,

Carlos Santos
President, ATU Local 113

Sisters and Brothers,

We received unfortunate news today that an ATU Local 113 member, a surface cleaning attendant at Malvern division, has tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19).

I spoke to the member who is recovering at home. On behalf of all ATU Local 113 members, we wish them a quick and full recovery.

The member’s last shift was on Tuesday, October 20 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

This case marks the 98th ATU Local 113 member who has tested positive for COVID-19. A total of 118 employees at the TTC have tested positive for COVID-19.

Please practice physical distancing as much as possible before, during and after your shifts – and stay home if you feel unwell. If you have been tested and are awaiting your results, please stay home and self-isolate.

In Solidarity,

Carlos Santos
President, ATU Local 113

Sisters and Brothers,

We received unfortunate news today that an ATU Local 113 member in the landscaping department at Hillcrest Complex has tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19). On behalf of all ATU Local 113 members, we wish them a quick and full recovery.

The member’s last shift was on Friday, October 16 from 6:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. They received the positive test result on Thursday, October 22.

This case marks the 97th ATU Local 113 member who has tested positive for COVID-19. A total of 117 employees at the TTC have tested positive for COVID-19.

Please practice physical distancing as much as possible before, during and after your shifts – and stay home if you feel unwell. If you have been tested and are awaiting your results, please stay home and self-isolate.

In Solidarity,

Carlos Santos
President, ATU Local 113

Sisters and Brothers,

We received unfortunate news today that an ATU Local 113 member, a Wheel-Trans operator from Lakeshore division, has tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19).

I spoke with the member who is recovering at home. On behalf of all ATU Local 113 members, we wish them a quick and full recovery.

The member’s last shift was on Sunday, October 11 from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. They received the positive test result on Wednesday, October 21.

This case marks the 96^th ATU Local 113 member who has tested positive for COVID-19.

Please practice physical distancing as much as possible before, during and after your shifts – and stay home if you feel unwell. If you have been tested and are awaiting your results, please stay home and self-isolate.

In Solidarity,

Carlos Santos
President, ATU Local 113

ATU Local 113 has become aware of a safety notice issued by the Commission which appears to say that members are required to complete an online COVID-19 screening form in advance of the start of their shift.

Our position is that members are entitled to choose to complete the screening form at home or when they arrive at work, and should have the option of completing the form electronically or on paper.

We have demanded that the Commission respect members’ options to choose where and how they complete any screening. In the meantime, Local 113 will support any member who chooses to exercise her/his option to complete the COVID-19 screening form when she/he arrives at work or demands the option to complete the form on paper.

In solidarity,

Carlos Santos
President, ATU Local 113

Sisters and Brothers,

We received unfortunate news today that an ATU Local 113 member, a service person in station services, has tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19).

I spoke with the member who is recovering at home. On behalf of all ATU Local 113 members, we wish them a quick and full recovery.

The member’s last shift was on Thursday, October 8 from 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. They received the positive test result on Saturday, October 17.

This case marks the 95^th ATU Local 113 member who has tested positive for COVID-19.

Please practice physical distancing as much as possible before, during and after your shifts – and stay home if you feel unwell. If you have been tested and are awaiting your results, please stay home and self-isolate.

In solidarity,

Carlos Santos
President, ATU Local 113

Sisters and Brothers,

We received unfortunate news today that an ATU Local 113 member in the landscaping department at Hillcrest Complex has tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19).

I spoke with the member who is recovering at home. On behalf of all ATU Local 113 members, we wish them a quick and full recovery.

The member’s last shift was on Thursday, October 15 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. They received the positive test result on Sunday, October 18.

This case marks the 94^th ATU Local 113 member who has tested positive for COVID-19.

Please practice physical distancing as much as possible before, during and after your shifts – and stay home if you feel unwell. If you have been tested and are awaiting your results, please stay home and self-isolate.

In solidarity,

Carlos Santos
President, ATU Local 113

Sisters and Brothers,

We received unfortunate news today that an ATU Local 113 member, a bus operator at Malvern division, has tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19).

I spoke with the member who is recovering at home. On behalf of all ATU Local 113 members, we wish them a quick and full recovery.

The member’s last shift was on Thursday, October 15 from 5:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. They received the positive test result on Saturday, October 17.

This case marks the 93^rd ATU Local 113 member who has tested positive for COVID-19.

Please practice physical distancing as much as possible before, during and after your shifts – and stay home if you feel unwell. If you have been tested and are awaiting your results, please stay home and self-isolate.

In solidarity,

Carlos Santos
President, ATU Local 113

Sisters and Brothers,

We received unfortunate news today that an ATU Local 113 member, a bus operator at Mount Dennis division, has tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19).

I spoke with the member who is recovering at home. On behalf of all ATU Local 113 members, we wish them a quick and full recovery.

The member’s last shift was on Friday, October 9 from 8:55 a.m. to 7:12 p.m. They received the positive test result on Saturday, October 17.

This case marks the 92^nd ATU Local 113 member who has tested positive for COVID-19.

Please practice physical distancing as much as possible before, during and after your shifts – and stay home if you feel unwell. If you have been tested and are awaiting your results, please stay home and self-isolate.

In solidarity,

Carlos Santos
President, ATU Local 113

Sisters and Brothers,

After ATU Local 113 fought for months to get all workers back on the job, the TTC today announced that 179 of our ATU Local 113 members that were laid off in the spring will be returning to work. This means that by the first week of November, all remaining laid off workers will be helping move Toronto again. This is great news for our members, the TTC and the people of Toronto.

ATU Local 113 has been the leading voice in this fight and has never stopped advocating for the return of all 450 workers since the TTC announced layoffs in April. Since the announcement of layoffs, our members, Executive Board and transit allies have been urging the TTC to restore full service to protect public health and prevent overcrowding on a growing number of routes. Today, the TTC has met our demands and finally done the right thing.

In Solidarity,
President Carlos Santos and your Executive Board