Today’s Trans-Dev ratification vote was not passed by members. More details to come.
ATU Local 113 Supports the Canadian Labour Congress’ Call for Government Funding for Cities
Dear Sisters and Brothers,
Today, I am urging you to sign the Canadian Labour Congress’ petition calling on the federal and provincial governments to provide emergency funding to municipalities.
Without financial help, cities will impose additional cuts for vital services like transit which our essential workers and most vulnerable populations rely on every single day.
The TTC has already laid off some of our Sisters and Brothers and reduced service in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic – even after we’ve put our health and the health of our loved ones at risk by working on the frontlines.
Without immediate support from higher levels of government, Toronto’s transit system will be crippled, putting both the economic recovery and public health of our city at risk.
This is no time for deliberation and debate – transit and other vital local services need action now!
Sign the Canadian Labour Congress’ petition on their website here: https://canadianlabour.ca/campaigns/cities-need-help/
In Solidarity,
Carlos Santos
President, ATU Local 113
May 28 – Day of Action: Emergency Transit Funding Now
Updated-English printable poster
Essential workers — like nurses, doctors and sanitation staff — rely on transit to get to work.
But the TTC and other public transit systems across Canada are facing service cuts and layoffs. Right now we need more service, not less, to allow for safe physical distancing on transit!
Join ATU Local 113 and other transit advocates for a day of action on May 28th to demand emergency public transit funding from elected officials!
Here’s how to participate in the day of action:
1) Save the date for May 28th or RSVP on Facebook
2) Spread the word!
- Get your local community and organization on board!
- Download the promotional graphics and share on social media with the hashtag #keeptransitmoving
3) On May 28th, share why public transit matters to you
- Download graphics from our toolkit and share on social media.
- Take a selfie and explain why transit is important for you. Use the hashtag #keeptransitmoving and tag your elected representatives on social media.
- Make phone calls to PM Trudeau and your local MP and provincial representatives (more info will be posted on Facebook on May 28)
- Sign the petition: www.keeptransitmoving.ca/take-action
ATU Canada Petition: Federal Funding
On May 19th, ATU Canada launched its Federal Funding Campaign.
By showing their solidarity with the community, transit workers have put public transit on the federal agenda like never before. We are so close to winning historic national investments in public transit that will power our pandemic recovery.
In order to win we need thousands of transit workers to stand together and take action. Sign the below petition to Finance Minister Bill Morneau from Canadian transit workers urging him to put public transit in the federal budget.
Progress Toronto Petition: Toronto Needs Immediate Government Funding
Sign the below Progress Toronto petition to call on the Federal and Provincial governments to provide immediate financial relief to cities.
Petition: Toronto in Crisis – It’s Time for a New Deal for Toronto
Toronto needs emergency government funding to keep the TTC moving and maintain proper physical distancing.
ATU Local 113 Bus Operator at Queensway Division Tests Positive for COVID-19
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
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
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
WATCH: Wilson BIA Thanks Essential Workers
ATU Local 113 Wheel-Trans Operator Tests Positive for COVID-19
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