Author: Stephanie Gomez

ATU Local 113 wishes our members and fellow Canadians a Happy Canada Day! Although we celebrate this country as the land of opportunity, we also acknowledge the need for continued reconciliation efforts with Indigenous peoples.

The UIC held a Sunrise Ceremony in partnership with the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto (NCCT) and led by Elder Paul. The gathering marks the close of Indigenous Peoples Month and offered a time for reflection, unity, and a collective recommitment to reconciliation and inclusion.

ATU Local 113 is pleased to announce the first official winner of our Union Savings promotion! Congratulations to Jaivik Patel (Light Rail Apprentice)!

Today, ATU Local 113 recognizes and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples from across Turtle Island.

Remember to take a moment to reflect on the significance of Juneteenth and its impact on our communities.

While Juneteenth is a beacon of hope, it’s also a symbol of freedom.

Today, we celebrate Father’s Day, an occasion to express gratitude, love, and respect for all the incredible dads. Happy Father’s Day!

Today, as families and communities come together in celebration, ATU Local 113 extends heartfelt Eid al-Adha greetings to our members and to everyone in Toronto’s diverse Muslim community. Eid al-Adha is a time of reflection, compassion, and unity. We honour these values and thank all frontline transit workers who continue to serve our city with dedication and care.

Wishing you and your loved ones Eid Mubarak!

ATU Local 113, representing 12,500 transit workers, a majority of the TTC workforce, is urging the new CEO for an urgent and immediate shift in workplace culture to one that genuinely invests in the knowledge, skills and dignity of transit workers.

“For far too long, workers have not been given the respect, appreciation or support they deserve,” said Marvin Alfred, President, ATU Local 113. “The decision is whether they want to continue the practice of gaslighting the public about service levels or to make authentic improvements to service and reliability that riders can see and feel.”

“Will he advocate publicly for sustainable, predictable funding from all levels of government and invest in state-of-good-repair? Or will he continue to impose austerity and defer critical maintenance?” He continued. “We will work with the new CEO, as long as he’s willing to work with us to make the TTC better, safer and more reliable.”

ATU Local 113 is ready to engage with the company’s leadership to ensure that a workplace culture change is implemented swiftly, which in turn will lead to improved public transit for workers and riders.

Italian Heritage Month is a time to recognize the rich culture and traditions of Italian Canadians and to celebrate the spirit of community that brings us together.

Happy Italian Heritage Month everyone!

June is Indigenous History Month! ATU Local 113 celebrates the ancestry, culture, and contributions of our Indigenous members.