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ATU Local 113 has long advocated for additional measures to be taken to protect the safety and health of our members.

Along with ATU International, Centennial College, and the TTC, we are proud to unveil a bus-of-the-future design-concept, as part of a Bus Design Innovation Program.

This new design will include a barrier on TTC buses, which will act as a shield to protect our members. Separating the driver’s space from the passenger compartment was done with the intention of reducing member assaults and allowing workers to feel safe in their working environment.

The new bus design will also aim to improve air quality.

“Our members have long been subject to risks of violence. As well, they endure long shifts on their bus with poor air quality,” said Marvin Alfred, President, ATU Local 113. “This is the first of many steps that need to be taken to protect the health and safety of our transit workers and riders.”.

ATU Local 113’s Health and Safety Representative, Andrew Falotico, joined a TTC Board meeting on July 12.

He addressed the Board’s questions focused on the Bus Design Innovation Program which would contribute to the safety of our members.

ATU Local 113 was honoured to celebrate a new chapter in Toronto’s history at Mayor Olivia Chow’s swearing in ceremony this morning.

Congratulations to Mayor Chow!

On behalf of ATU Local 113’s Executive Board and members, we would like to extend our sincere congratulations to Toronto’s Mayor, Olivia Chow who was sworn in this morning.

Two weeks ago, Torontonians chose to vote for change and today marks the beginning of that new chapter for the City of Toronto.

We look forward to working with Mayor Chow on improving public transit through investment in service, expansion, safety, and protecting our transit workers and transit riders.

Under her leadership, we are confident that transit will be a priority.

ATU Local 113 President Marvin Alfred met with city councillor Paula Fletcher at the Declaration of Office of Mayor Olivia Chow.

ATU Local 113 President Marvin Alfred and Executive Board Member Aleem Tharani attended the Declaration of Office of NEW mayor Olivia Chow.

ATU Local 113 President Marvin Alfred and Secretary-Treasurer Max Matharu joined the United Indigenous Council at the Sunrise Ceremony held yesterday at McNicoll to close Indigenous Heritage Month.

Shop Steward Brent Pelletier was recognized by members of the UIC for his work and leadership within our union and our workplaces to create awareness of Indigenous issues and celebrate the resilience and rich heritage of Indigenous Peoples, Inuit, and Métis.

ATU Local 113 would like to wish all our members and fellow Canadians a Happy Canada Day!

ATU Local 113 President, Marvin Alfred sat down with Newstalk 1010 yesterday to reiterate why the union believes that Toronto’s newly elected mayor, Olivia Chow will renew faith in Toronto’s public transit system. The conversation begins at 32 minutes.

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