On behalf of the ATU Local 113 Women’s Committee and our Executive Board, we would like to wish you all a Happy International Women’s Day!
This year’s theme is Embrace Equity. This theme acknowledges that while we are all working towards the same goal of equity, we do so from different starting points. Regardless of the differences, we should continue to help each other and women in the communities we serve.
Today, we celebrate our sisters at ATU Local 113. Thank you for all you do.
All members are encouraged to join us this Saturday, March 4 for an International Women’s Day event. The Rally begins at 11 a.m., followed by a March at 1 p.m.
We hope to see you there.
Although February is coming to an end, we must acknowledge the importance of celebrating Black history and culture throughout the year.
It is essential to recognize and honour the past and present contributions and struggles of Black individuals and communities, so we can build a better future for everyone.
ATU 113 is committed to celebrating the diversity and contributions of our Black members and Black communities across Canada. For this year’s Black History Month celebrations, we were invited by the Children’s Breakfast Clubs to attend their Black History Month program. As part of this initiative, ATU 113 President Marvin Alfred, accompanied 200 children to visit Ottawa and meet with parliamentarians and government officials.
Toronto’s first Black woman streetcar operator, Irma James, wishes all ATU Local 113 members a Happy Black History Month.
Toronto’s first black woman streetcar operator, Irma James, sat down with her grandson, Zakiya Tafari, who is the Executive Director of African Food Basket.
Zakiya speaks about everything his grandmother Irma has done to support him and his family through hardships, and how she became an example to so many within the community.
ATU Local 113 President, Marvin Alfred, has joined The Children’s Breakfast Clubs delegation on their trip to our nation’s capital to meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The Children’s Breakfast Clubs actively encourages children from all backgrounds to draw strength and motivation from the triumphs of great Canadians throughout history. We are incredibly proud to support this meaningful work.
ATU Local 113 is proud to reconnect with The Children’s Breakfast Clubs to support their program to bring 200 children from Driftwood PS to Ottawa as part of the organization’s 2023 Black History Month celebrations. 
