Author: Stephanie Gomez

The ATU 113 Member Handbook is now available online! The Member Handbook presents information about the union organization, structure, functions, associations, union member benefits, committees and how to get involved with your union. This updated version includes important information and resources to help you navigate your rights and responsibilities as a union member.

What’s New?

• Collective Bargaining Process: An outline of the process of negotiating a fair contract that respect your work and dignity in the workplace, job security, wages and benefits
• Advocacy and Activism: showcasing the work of our Political Action Committee
• Union involvement – how to get involved with various activities
• Celebrating our Heroes
• Committees contact information and additional online resources

To access the updated handbook, simply visit our website’s Union Documents resources or click here https://wemovetoronto.ca/resources/union-documents/

It’s essential that all members review the new version to stay informed and up to date.

The Member Handbook is continually updated, and ATU Local 113 welcomes comments or suggestions that might improve future editions of the handbook to provide additional important information resources to members. Please email us at comms@atu113.net.

Thank you for your continued support and commitment to your union.

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

• Pino D’Armiento, ATU 113 Executive Board Member – Maintenance, Streetcar
• Peter Kirow, Wheel-Trans Operator – Transportation
• Balram (Brian) Narsingh, General Body Repairperson – Maintenance
• Samuel Shamlian, Wheel-Trans Operator – Transportation

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

On Transit Worker Appreciation Day, ATU Local 113 is celebrating our members and transit workers across North America. Thank you for your commitment to keep Toronto moving!

ATU Local 113 would like to wish the Hindu community and all who celebrate a Holi filled with love, laughter, and a kaleidoscope of colours.

On this International Women’s Day, ATU Local 113 is proud to honour the achievements and contributions of women throughout history and across nations. We celebrate their courage, determination, and the extraordinary role they play in their families and communities. We take this moment to reflect on the fight for gender equality, the progress made and the challenges we must still overcome. ATU Local 113 will continue to advocate for the rights of our women members and to improve the lives of women in the city we serve.

Chris Smalls, co-founder and former President of the Amazon Labor Union joined labour leaders at the CUPE LOCAL 79 press conference in a show of solidarity with Toronto City workers fighting for a fair contract.

ATU Local 113 President Marvin Alfred and other union leaders joined CUPE Local 79 President Nas Yadollahi, at a press conference calling on the city to do better for city workers in their ongoing collective bargaining.

President Alfred urged CUPE Local 79 members to stay strong and united to win in their collective bargaining with the City of Toronto.

Bring your family and friends along to show your support & solidarity. Together, let’s celebrate the achievements of women!

The ATU 113 Women’s Committee will be present.

When: Saturday, March 8th

Time: Rally at 11am with march to follow at 1pm

Where: OISE Auditorium @ 252 Bloor St W, Toronto

Hope to see you all there!

ATU Local 113 is proud to continue supporting the Children’s Breakfast Clubs of Canada’s Black History Month initiatives. Over 50 children visited Queen’s Park in Toronto for a closer look at the Legislature in celebration of Black History Month.

ATU Local 113 is proud to stand in solidarity with CUPE Local 79 in their fight for a fair contract. Like us, the 30,000 members of CUPE Local 79 serve our city of Toronto everyday. 

Their work which includes childcare workers, nurses, planners, clerks, social service employees, cleaners, court services staff, ambulance dispatchers, impacts us all.

President Marvin Alfred along with Executive Board Members Matthew Chau and Brian Connolly attended the information picket held by CUPE Local 79 members.