ATU Local 113’s statement on fireworks safety incident on a TTC bus

Earlier today we were made aware of a group of individuals that set off fireworks on a TTC bus. The incident is under investigation. The union has reached out to the operator involved who has confirmed they are doing better.

This blatant disregard for the safety of fellow passengers and transit workers is completely unacceptable and should be treated as a criminal act.  

Our members should not have to go to work worried about being injured on the job.

We hope these individuals will be held accountable and that the penalties will reflect the seriousness of their actions – including banning their access to public transit. 

 This is an opportunity for the TTC leadership and the City of Toronto to step up and demonstrate that they have zero-tolerance for violence on public transit.  And that they are willing to do everything in their power to protect our members and Torontonians so that everyone can feel safe on public transit.

ATU Local 113 Member in Stable Condition After Injury at Greenwood Yard

An ATU Local 113 member was injured today after being pinned by a subway car at Greenwood Yard. ATU Local 113 President Marvin Alfred visited the injured member at a local hospital this morning.

ATU Local 113 Health and Safety representative Andrew Falotico and JHSC Union Representative, Shop Steward Anthony Schembri, are currently onsite with Toronto Police Service and the Ontario Ministry of Labour to investigate today’s unfortunate incident.

*The member has since been released from the hospital.

ATU Local 113 discusses significance of court case victory with media

On May 8, ATU Local 113 was informed that an Ontario Superior Court decision would permit members to strike for the first time since 2011.

ATU Local 113 President Marvin Alfred spoke with media about what this means for the union and the labour sector.

News Coverage

Online/Print

Toronto Star: TTC workers regain the right to strike | The Star

Toronto Sun:TTC not an ‘essential service,’ strike would be legal for workers | Toronto Sun 

Financial Post: CUPE: Court’s Decision a Win for Workers and for Safety | Financial Post

Now Toronto: Transit union says TTC needs to take responsibility for service cuts – NOW Toronto

CityNews Toronto: TTC union workers win back right to strike | CityNews Toronto

CBC Toronto: TTC workers have right to go on strike, Ontario court rules | CBC News

Broadcast/Radio

Radio Canada: Les employés de la CTT ont le droit de faire la grève, tranche un tribunal ontarien | Radio-Canada.ca

CP24: Toronto Transit Commission not an ‘essential service,’ workers can go on strike, Ontario Superior Court judge rules | CP24.com