Author: Stephanie Gomez

ATU Local 113 Bus Operator at Queensway Division Tests Positive for COVID-19

by Stephanie Gomez

Sisters and Brothers,

We received unfortunate news today that another ATU Local 113 member, a bus operator from the Queensway Division, has tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19).

I spoke with the member who is recovering at home. We all wish them a full and quick recovery.

The member’s last shift was on Sunday, May 17 from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The member received the positive test result on Friday, May 22.

Please contact your shop steward or board member for more information.

This diagnosis marks the 44th ATU Local 113 member who has tested positive for COVID-19. Ten TTC employees who are not ATU Local 113 members have also tested positive, bringing the total number of TTC employees who have tested positive for COVID-19 to 54.

Please practice physical distancing as much as possible before, during and after your shifts – and stay home if feel unwell.

In solidarity,

Carlos Santos

President, ATU Local 113

TRANSDEV INFORMATION MEETING, May 26, 7:00

by Stephanie Gomez

ATU Local 113 is holding a virtual information session for all members employed by TransDev to discuss the agreement being recommended by your executive. The meeting will be held through Zoom on Tuesday, May 26, 7:00pm. Members can register at the link below by providing their full name, email address and badge number.

Register in advance for this webinar:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hyD7Gkd2RQWLvcJe8OHsPg

You can submit any questions you may have when you register.  You will also be able to ask questions during the meeting.

After registering, members will receive a confirmation email from Zoom with their secure personalized link. You will be able to participate by clicking that link at 7:00pm. on Tuesday, May 26.

If you have any technical difficulties registering for the meeting, please email dlittman@atu113.net.

The ratification vote will be carried out online from 6am to 8pm on Wednesday May 27. There will be no paper ballots. Further details will follow next week.

ATU Local 113 Wheel-Trans Operator at Lakeshore Division Tests Positive for COVID-19

by Stephanie Gomez

Sisters and Brothers,

We received the unfortunate news today that an ATU Local 113 member, a Wheel-Trans Operator from Lakeshore Division, has tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19).

I spoke with the member, who is doing well and recovering at home. We all wish them a full and quick recovery.

The member’s last shift was on Thursday, May 14, from 6:20 a.m. to 7:40 p.m. The member received a test on Thursday, May 21, and received a positive test result on Friday, May 22.

Please contact your shop steward or board member for more information.

This diagnosis marks the 43rd ATU Local 113 member who has tested positive for COVID-19. Ten TTC employees who are not ATU Local 113 members have also tested positive, bringing the total number of TTC employees who have tested positive for COVID-19 to 53.

Please practice physical distancing as much as possible before, during and after your shifts – and stay home if feel unwell.

In solidarity,

Carlos Santos

President, ATU Local 113

ATU Local 113 Wheel-Trans Operator Tests Positive for COVID-19

by Stephanie Gomez

Sisters and Brothers,

We received unfortunate news today that an ATU Local 113 member, a wheel-trans operator from Lakeshore Division, has tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19).

I spoke with the member today who is recovering at home. I wished them a full and quick recovery on behalf of all ATU Local 113 members.

The member’s last shift was on Monday, May 18. The member was tested on Tuesday, May 19 and received the positive test result on Thursday, May 21.

Please contact your shop steward or board member for more information.

This member’s diagnosis marks the 42nd ATU Local 113 member who has tested positive for COVID-19. Nine TTC employees who are not ATU Local 113 members have also tested positive, bringing the total number of TTC employees who have tested positive for COVID-19 to 51.

Please practice physical distancing as much as possible before, during and after your shifts – and stay home if you feel unwell.

In solidarity,

Carlos Santos
President, ATU Local 113

REMINDER: ATU Local 113 Invites Members to Participate in Virtual Information Session on Sunday, May 24

by Stephanie Gomez

Sisters and Brothers,

ATU Local 113 will be hosting a virtual information session for members through Zoom on Sunday, May 24 at 10 a.m. Members can register at the link below by providing their full name, email address, badge number and work location.

Please note that the cut off time for registration is 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 23. You must submit any questions you may have when you register.

Zoom registration link

After registering, members will receive a confirmation email from Zoom with their secure personalized link. They will be able to participate by clicking that link at 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 24.

For security reasons, only computer access will be allowed. There will be no option to phone in to the webinar.

We look forward to speaking with you next Sunday.

In solidarity,

Carlos Santos
President, ATU Local 113

ATU Local 113 Fare Collector at Danforth Division Tests Positive for COVID-19

by Stephanie Gomez

Sisters and Brothers,

We received unfortunate news today that an ATU Local 113 member, a fare collector from the Danforth Division, has tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19).

The member’s last shift was on Wednesday, April 29. They received the positive test result on Sunday, May 17. All ATU Local 113 members wish the member a full and quick recovery as they self-isolate.

Please contact your shop steward or board member for more information.

This member’s diagnosis marks the 41st ATU Local 113 member who has tested positive for COVID-19. Nine TTC employees who are not ATU Local 113 members have also tested positive, bringing the total number of TTC employees who have tested positive for COVID-19 to 50.

Please practice physical distancing as much as possible before, during and after your shifts – and stay home if you feel unwell.

In solidarity,

Carlos Santos
President, ATU Local 113

ATU Local 113 Bus Operator at Malvern Division Tests Positive for COVID-19

by Stephanie Gomez

Sisters and Brothers,

We received unfortunate news today that an ATU Local 113 member, a bus operator from the Malvern Division, has tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19).

I spoke with the member today who is recovering at home. I wished them a full and quick recovery on behalf of all ATU Local 113 members.

The member’s last shift was on Friday, May 15 from approximately 4:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. on the Steeles bus route. The member was tested on Friday, May 15 and received the positive test result on Tuesday, May 19.

Please contact your shop steward or board member for more information.

This member’s diagnosis marks the 40th ATU Local 113 member who has tested positive for COVID-19. Nine TTC employees who are not ATU Local 113 members have also tested positive, bringing the total number of TTC employees who have tested positive for COVID-19 to 49.

Please practice physical distancing as much as possible before, during and after your shifts – and stay home if you feel unwell.

In solidarity,

Carlos Santos
President, ATU Local 113

Contact your MP and MPP to Demand Emergency Government Funding

by Stephanie Gomez

ATU Canada surveyed the GTA and found 82% of residents want emergency funding for public transit. We need your help – please contact your MP and MPP to demand the Trudeau and Ford governments provide emergency funding to ensure the TTC can continue to operate with proper physical distancing.

More details here: https://wemovetoronto.ca/7338-2/

ATU Local 113 Bus Operator at Malvern Division Tests Positive for COVID-19

by Stephanie Gomez

Sisters and Brothers,

We received unfortunate news today that an ATU Local 113 member, a bus operator from the Malvern Division, has tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19).

I spoke with the member today who is recovering at home. I wish them a full and quick recovery on behalf of all ATU Local 113 members.

The member’s last shift was on Friday, May 15 from approximately 4:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The member was tested on Saturday, May 16 and received a positive test result on Sunday, May 17.

Please contact your shop steward or board member for more information.

This diagnosis marks the 39th ATU Local 113 member who has tested positive for COVID-19. Nine TTC employees who are not ATU Local 113 members have also tested positive, bringing the total number of TTC employees who have tested positive for COVID-19 to 48.

Please practice physical distancing as much as possible before, during and after your shifts – and stay home if you feel unwell.

In solidarity,

Carlos Santos