ATU Local 113

ATU Local 113 x Toronto Maple Leafs Alumni – Charity Hockey Tournament

March 7, 2023 by Stephanie Gomez

Come see the action as the ATU LOCAL 113 – ALL STARS take on the Toronto Maple Leafs Alumni on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Canlan Sports Arena.

Tickets are available at the door and are also available at the Local 113 office before Wednesday, March 15, 2023.

Some of the Toronto Maple Leafs Alumni that will be playing include: Trevor Kidd (G), Wendel Clark, Rick Vaive, Shawn Matthias, Peter Holland, Rich Clune, Mikhail Grabovski, Mike Zigomanis, Todd Warriner, Wayne Primeau, Ric Natress, Todd Gill, Matt Martin, Ric Jackman and Dmitri Mironov.

All proceeds will go towards fighting MS through the work of Mount Sinai Hospital. We look forward to seeing you all there!

International Women’s Day Rally & March

March 2, 2023 by Stephanie Gomez

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.

A message from ATU Canada’s Equity and Inclusion Committee Co-chairs

February 28, 2023 by Stephanie Gomez

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 Local 113 – Black History Month 2023 Highlights

February 28, 2023 by Stephanie Gomez

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.

Irma James wishes ATU Local 113 members a Happy Black History Month!

February 22, 2023 by Stephanie Gomez

Toronto’s first Black woman streetcar operator, Irma James, wishes all ATU Local 113 members a Happy Black History Month.

ATU Local 113 continues to celebrate leaders in the community during Black History Month

February 22, 2023 by Stephanie Gomez

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 addresses transit safety and service cuts at townhall

February 15, 2023 by Stephanie Gomez

ATU Local 113 President, , Marvin Alfred, participated in a TTC Riders townhall last week.

He addressed the ongoing issues of transit safety and service cuts.

“They are cutting service, which is disappointing. How are you going to encourage people to return to transit that’s not there?”

Watch the full clip at the link below (Marvin’s remarks begin at 41:37).

ATU Local 113 President Joins The Children’s Breakfast Clubs in Our Nation’s Capital

February 15, 2023 by Stephanie Gomez

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 Supports The Children’s Breakfast Clubs’ Black History Month Celebrations

February 15, 2023 by Stephanie Gomez

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.

ATU Local 113’s Political Action Committee distribute flyers informing passengers of the City of Toronto’s plan to reduce service

February 14, 2023 by Stephanie Gomez

The City of Toronto is planning service cuts that will impact all Torontonians. Riders have the right to know.

ATU Local 113’s Political Action Committee distributed flyers to transit riders yesterday, informing them of these changes & encouraging a call to action.