Author: Stephanie Gomez

Sisters and Brothers,

We learned today that unfortunately two more ATU Local 113 members from the TTC Queensway Garage have tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19).

1. Confirmed Case 1: The member’s last day at work was on Monday, April 6. The member began feeling symptoms on Tuesday, April 14 and tested positive on Friday, April 17. The member contracted the coronavirus from a family member.
2. Confirmed Case 2: The member’s last shift was on Monday, April 13. The member developed symptoms on Tuesday, April 14 and tested positive on Friday, April 17.

Both members are self-isolating at home – we wish them a fast and full recovery.

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

The two latest confirmed cases mark the 17^th and 18^th ATU Local 113 members who have tested positive for COVID-19. Two TTC staff have also tested positive.

ATU Local 113 continues to demand the TTC provide all members with masks and other PPE. The TTC must provide supplies to any member who chooses to wear PPE on the job.

Please practice social distancing as much as possible before, during and after your shifts – and stay home if you feel unwell. As a reminder, medical notes for sick leave have been suspended until further notice.

In solidarity,

Carlos Santos
President, ATU Local 113

Sisters and Brothers,

A TTC Subway operator from the Danforth Division has tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19).

The member’s last shift was on Thursday, April 9 – they worked a split shift from 6:00 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. The member began feeling symptoms on Saturday, April 11 and received the positive test result on Thursday, April 16.

I’ve spoken to the member who is recovering. We wish them a full recovery.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your shop steward or board member for more information.

This member’s diagnosis marks the 16^th ATU Local 113 member who has tested positive for COVID-19. Two TTC staff have also tested positive.

Please practice social distancing as much as possible before, during and after your shifts – and stay home if you feel unwell. As a reminder, medical notes for sick leave have been suspended until further notice.

In solidarity,

Carlos Santos
President, ATU Local 113

Sisters and Brothers,

As you know, our members are on the frontlines providing a critical service for Torontonians every day during the coronavirus pandemic. For weeks, we’ve been calling for the TTC to provide personal protective equipment (PPE) for frontline transit workers.

ATU Local 113 is not asking for much – all we’re asking for is that the TTC provide proper PPE so Toronto’s public transit heroes can do their job and get back to their families safe. Yesterday’s work stoppages were an important reminder of the TTC’s responsibility to do everything it can to protect public transit workers and riders. The TTC must do more.

Since the TTC continues to shrug that responsibility, ATU Local 113 has purchased 100,000 disposable masks and is distributing them to its 12,000 members but this is ultimately the TTC’s responsibility. The TTC needs to step up.

I’d like to thank our shop stewards, Jason Dasilva, Executive Board Member from Wilson, Claudio Cappadocia, Executive Board Member from Queensway and Frank Malta, ABA in Transportation for coming down to Queensway garage and supporting our workers. I’d also like to thank John DiNino, President of ATU Canada and Manny Sforza, Vice President of ATU International for their support and solidarity with Local 113 members yesterday.

You can read more about our fight for proper protection below:

Toronto Star: At least 38 TTC bus drivers stop work over COVID-19 fears

Globe and Mail: Transit workers across Canada concerned over lack of protective gear

CP24: Dozens of TTC bus operators refuse to work due to lack of PPE

Toronto Sun: TTC union calls for protective gear after driver walkout

Global News: 38 Toronto bus drivers refuse to work, cite workplace safety concerns

In solidarity,

Carlos Santos
President, ATU Local 113

Sisters and Brothers,

ATU Local 113 has unfortunately learned that another member, a bus operator from Eglinton Division has tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19) today.

The member’s last day of work was on Friday, April 10 where they stayed at Eglinton Division from 7:55 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Later that night, they started showing symptoms and took the test on Monday, April 13. The member received their positive test results on Wednesday, April 15.

All ATU Local 113 Sisters and Brothers wish the member a speedy recovery while they self-isolate. This diagnosis marks the 15^th ATU Local 113 member who has tested positive for COVID-19. Two TTC staff have also tested positive.

Given the test results came today, the TTC and Toronto Public Health investigation is ongoing. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your shop steward or board member for more information.

Please practice social distancing as much as possible before, during and after your shifts – and stay home if you feel unwell. As a reminder, medical notes for sick leave have been suspended until further notice.

In solidarity,

Carlos Santos
President, ATU Local 113

Sisters and Brothers,

ATU Local 113 has unfortunately learned that another member has tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19) today.

The member who tested positive for COVID-19 is a subway operator from Wilson Division. The member’s last shift was on Saturday, April 4 from 5:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  They were tested on Monday, April 13 and received their positive test results on Wednesday, April 15.

I spoke with the member today who is recovering at home and doing well. All ATU Local 113 Sisters and Brothers wish the member a speedy recovery while they self-isolate.

Given the diagnosis came today, the TTC and Toronto Public Health investigation is ongoing. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your shop steward or board member for more information.

This member’s diagnosis marks the 14^th ATU Local 113 member who has tested positive for COVID-19. Two TTC staff have also tested positive.

Please practice social distancing as much as possible before, during and after your shifts – and stay home if you feel unwell. As a reminder, medical notes for sick leave have been suspended until further notice.

In solidarity,

Carlos Santos
President, ATU Local 113

Sisters and Brothers,

ATU Local 113 has unfortunately learned that a third member today has tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19).

The latest member who tested positive for COVID-19 is a coach technician at the Queensway Garage. I spoke with the member today who is recovering at home and doing well. The member’s last shift was on Friday, April 10 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The member started showing symptoms during their shift on Friday, April 10 and was tested on Monday, April 13. They received the positive test for COVID-19 on Tuesday, April 14.

All ATU Local 113 Sisters and Brothers wish the member a speedy recovery while they self-isolate.

Given the diagnosis came today, the TTC and Toronto Public Health investigation is ongoing. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your shop steward or board member for more information.

This member’s diagnosis marks the 13th ATU Local 113 member who has tested positive for COVID-19. Two TTC staff have also tested positive.

Please practice social distancing as much as possible before, during and after your shifts – and stay home if you feel unwell. As a reminder, medical notes for sick leave have been suspended until further notice.

In solidarity,

Carlos Santos
President, ATU Local 113

Sisters and Brothers,

Today, we learned a TTC Wheel-Trans operator tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19). The member’s last shift at work was on Sunday, April 12 from 7:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. They started developing symptoms on their way home from work that day. They received the positive test for COVID-19 on Tuesday, April 14.

We’ve spoken with the member who is recovering at home and doing well. All ATU Local 113 Sisters and Brothers wish the member a speedy recovery while they self-isolate.

ATU Local 113 is working with the TTC and Toronto Public Health as the investigation continues. Please contact your shop steward or board member for more information.

This member’s diagnosis marks the 12^th ATU Local 113 member who has tested positive for COVID-19. Two TTC staff have also tested positive.

As mentioned, we’re encouraging members to practice social distancing as much as possible before, during and after their shifts. Please stay home if you feel unwell. As a reminder, medical notes for sick leave have been suspended into further notice.

In solidarity,

Carlos Santos
President, ATU Local 113

Sisters and Brothers,

An ATU Local 113 member, an operator from the TTC’s Arrow Road Bus Division, is recovering from the coronavirus (COVID-19) at home. I spoke with the member today and wished them a full recovery on behalf of all ATU Local 113 Sisters and Brothers.

The member’s last day at work was on Wednesday, April 1. They developed symptoms on Tuesday, April 7 and received the positive test for COVID-19 on Monday, April 13.

Please contact your shop steward or board member if you have any questions or would like additional details.

This member’s diagnosis marks the 11th ATU Local 113 member who has tested positive for COVID-19. Two TTC staff have also tested positive.

We’re encouraging members to practice social distancing as much as possible before, during and after their shifts. Please stay home if you feel unwell. As a reminder, medical notes for sick leave have been suspended until further notice.

In solidarity,

Carlos Santos
President, ATU Local 113

Sisters and Brothers,

Today, we learned that an ATU Local 113 member working out of the Waste Management Section for Plant tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19). The member’s last day at work was on March 17.

We’ve spoken with the member who is recovering at home and doing well. All ATU Local 113 Sisters and Brothers wish the member a speedy recovery while he self-isolates.

This member’s diagnosis marks the 10^th ATU Local 113 member who has tested positive for COVID-19. Two TTC Management staff have also been tested positive.

We’re encouraging members to practice social distancing as much as possible before, during and after their shifts. Please stay home if you feel unwell. As a reminder, medical notes for sick leave have been suspended into further notice.

In solidarity,

Carlos Santos
President, ATU Local 113

Sisters and Brothers,

Unfortunately, another ATU Local 113 member has tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19). The member, a bus operator from the TTC’s Wilson Division, is recovering at home and we wish him a full recovery.

We know the member’s last day at work was on Monday, March 30. He was tested on Friday, April 10 and received the positive test on Saturday, April 11.

ATU Local 113 is working with the TTC to ensure they take appropriate measures to protect members’ health. Please speak with your shop steward or board member for more information on this case, or for any general questions and concerns.

In solidarity,

Carlos Santos
President, ATU Local 113