The City of Toronto is recognizing Transit Worker Assault Awareness Day at City Hall this morning.
Today is Transit Worker Assault Awareness Day
Today, the City of Toronto marks Transit Worker Assault Awareness Day.
ATU Local 113 calls on the TTC and the City of Toronto to work with us to make public transit a safer place for workers and passengers alike.
Local 113 will continue to have the voices of our members heard & ensure they feel protected at their place of work.
ATU Local 113’s Statement on the NDP’s motion for transit funding
The TTC is desperate for reliable funding.
Maintenance is delayed and service is unreliable because we have to rely too much on property taxes and transit fare revenue.
Yesterday, Premier Ford’s government had a chance to show they were serious about supporting the TTC, yet they refused to even consider it.
A motion from NDP Transit Critic Joel Harden to fund transit operations and maintenance was shut down by the PC’s at the first hurdle.
We need governments who work with us to make the TTC work and keep Toronto moving.
Local 113’s Statement on the bus incident at Ossington Avenue and Bloor Street West
ATU Local 113 was informed of the incident at Ossington Avenue and Bloor Street West on Tuesday evening and the investigation is ongoing.
Our thoughts are with everyone affected. We offer our heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased. We are working to ensure that our member is getting all the support they need during this very difficult time.
Ontario Legislature to vote on Transit Funding Motion from NDP Transit Critic Joel Harden
Next week, the Ontario Legislature will consider a motion from NDP Transit Critic, Joel Harden, to have the Government of Ontario match municipal contributions to operating and maintaining transit systems. This is how it worked in the 80s and 90s when TTC service levels and ridership were among the best in North America.
Local 113 will be watching the vote closely to see if Premier Ford is serious about giving transit the funding it needs.
As TTC workers, we see every day the lack of investment in transit. Inadequate service is chasing riders away. Maintenance is postponed and ignored. This is causing slow orders and safety issues across the system. Premier Ford’s government is willing to invest billions in new, privately built and maintained transit lines while the existing system is left to crumble. Developers get to build shiny new condos served by the new transit lines while today’s riders are seeing steady service reductions.
The heart of the problem is that the City of Toronto has to pay for the TTC through property taxes and transit fares. The federal and provincial governments have access to sales and income taxes that grow with the economy, but they refuse to pay for transit operations.
ATU Local 113 participates in annual ‘Stuff the Bus’ event
Join us for Stuff the Bus in Etobicoke on Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 7, and Dec 8. All donations will go towards charitable organizations in the Toronto community.
Christmas Event – Nov 30
Join us for a Christmas Dinner and Dance this Saturday, November 30. Tickets are available for purchase!
ATU Local 113 attends Remembrance Day commemorations
ATU Local 113 was proudly represented at yesterday’s Remembrance Day commemorations held in Toronto, Etobicoke, and Scarborough.
Retired member and former Executive Board Member, Phil Horgan, and active members Tommy Uong and Emanuel Bustelo, who serve as Army Reservists of the 32nd Service Battalion at Denison Armoury, accompanied Executive Board Members Marvin Alfred, Angie Clark, and Brian Connolly at the wreath-laying ceremonies.
Lest We Forget
On Remembrance Day, we honour and remember those who have served and continue to serve our country in times of war and peace.
ATU Local 113’s Statement on the Collision Incident at Yonge and Finch
Local 113 is reporting on the collision involving a motorist and the northbound bus on Yonge St at Finch Ave W. at around 4:18 this morning. The operator, two customers and the motorist were injured in the incident and are now receiving medical attention and care.
The member is still recovering in hospital. The union has spoken with them to ensure they are receiving all the support they need at this time.
Local 113 is grateful that the impact of this collision was not more serious or catastrophic. Our Executive Board and members wish everyone impacted a full and speedy recovery.