Author: Stephanie Gomez

We thank our retiring members for their commitment, hard work, passion, and service to keep Toronto moving!

• Stewart Clubley, Operator – Transportation
• John Brihante, Operator – Transportation
• Surinder Rai, Operator – Transportation
• Joan Pitters, Operator – Transportation
• Troy Lee, Operator – Transportation
• Yazid Deane, Operator – Transportation
• Washington Emaldi, Operator – Transportation
• Kiran Sidhu, Operator – Transportation
• Allan Thomas, Operator – Transportation
• Doug Anglin, Operator – Transportation

Our best wishes as you begin this new chapter of your lives. Congratulations on your well-deserved retirement!

ATU Local 113 Skilled Trades Committee members attended the Jill of the Trades event at Centennial College, Ashtonbee Campus on May 14, 2025, in partnership with TTC to help attract young women into the skilled trades and apprenticeships within TTC.

Local 113 continues its efforts to reduce barriers for women to step into rewarding, high-demand careers in the skilled trades within the TTC’s unionized jobs with great pay, job security, benefits, and an opportunity to contribute to keep Toronto moving.

ATU Local 113 is deeply shocked by the news of the violent attack on a Calgary transit bus operator yesterday. Our thoughts are with the operator, and their family and colleagues, during this difficult time. We wish them a full and speedy recovery and hope they are receiving all the support they need.

There is no place for violence at any workplace. Transit workers are simply doing their job serving the public and should have safe workplaces. ATU Local 113 continues to advocate alongside transit workers across Canada, demanding that all levels of government and transit agencies take immediate and meaningful actions to protect transit workers from assaults.

In the News:

Calgary bus driver hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after being attacked, two people arrested | Globalnews.ca

Two charged in violent attack on Calgary Transit bus driver: CPS

ATU Local 113 is proud to support the Second Harvest Truck Pull — a powerful event supporting Canada’s largest food rescue organization. Second Harvest redirects surplus food to people facing hunger across the country.

We’re wishing our stellar ATU 113 Truck Pull Team the best of luck!

Fritz Titus (McNicoll), Shaun Francis (Arrow Rd), Hernan Saulle (Arrow Rd), Dharminder Sandhu (Arrow Rd), Jonathan Ames (Mt Dennis), Simo Korac (Birchmount), Robert Amos (Eglinton Garage) and Jordan Warren (M and P).

To support Second Harvest’s mission to fight food waste and feed communities, please donate here: ATU Local 113 Truck Pull Fundraising Page.

Today, we celebrate Mother’s Day, an occasion to express gratitude, love, and respect for the incredible moms who have nurtured us and shaped us into who we are.

Last week our ATU Local 113 Basketball Team traveled to Maryland to represent the local in an annual basketball tournament. They played teams from Washington DC (689), Boston (589), Atlanta (732), Cleveland (268), New York (1056), Hamilton (107) and Chicago (308 & 241).  Our team fought hard all the way to the quarter finals where we were knocked out by Washington DC (689). Thank you to the membership & local for their support!

Hopefully we can be back next year with a win!

Today is Red Dress Day, an occasion to remember the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ peoples across Canada. On this day, we remember the lost lives, stand with the families still seeking answers, and commit to making a change.

May is Jewish Heritage Month, a time to celebrate and honour the Canadian Jewish community’s rich history, culture, and contributions. Let’s take this opportunity to deepen our understanding, promote tolerance, and celebrate diversity.

May is Asian Heritage Month, an opportunity for us to learn more about the diverse culture and history of Asian communities in Canada, as well as to acknowledge the many achievements and contributions of people of Asian origin.