Author: Stephanie Gomez

ATU Local 113 has learned of an assault on a transit worker that happened earlier today while the operator waited to take over her streetcar at the intersection of King and Sumach. She was attacked and pushed face down to the pavement, sustaining injuries to her face. She has since been attended to by Toronto paramedics. The situation is under investigation. ATU Local 113 stands in solidarity with our member and we wish her a speedy and full recovery.

ATU Local 113 continues to call on the City of Toronto and the TTC to step up to enforce severe penalties on those who assault transit workers, and to do everything in their power to make public transit safe.

With the election just weeks away, ATU Local 113 members were out on the campaign trail putting up signs for Olivia Chow. We encourage you to get involved and vote on June 26!

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.

Mayoral candidate Olivia Chow met with ATU Local 113 members at the General Membership Meeting held on Sunday, May 28, 2023.

ATU Local 113 is proud to support Olivia Chow in her campaign for mayor. We believe that Olivia is the only candidate who will stand up for public transit workers and make the TTC a better place for riders.

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ATU Local 113 has proudly endorsed Olivia Chow for mayor.

“This election is a once-in-a-generation chance to change course and restore the TTC. ATU Local 113 is endorsing Olivia Chow because she is the only candidate who has the proven history of success in defending public services.”

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We are optimistic about the future of public transit with Olivia advocating for us! We are pleased to give Olivia Chow our endorsement for the upcoming election.

Join ATU Local 113 and Toronto mayoral by-election candidate Olivia Chow for an announcement about the future of Toronto’s public transit workers.

Who: Olivia Chow, Toronto mayoral by-election candidate; Marvin Alfred, President, ATU Local 113

When: Friday, May 26 at 9:30 AM EST

Where: ATU Local 113 Office, 812 Wilson Avenue, Toronto

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 hosted our Annual Pensioners’ Party this week. It was an opportunity to celebrate members who have dedicated years of service to the TTC and the people of Toronto.