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International Transport Workers' Federation issues solidarity statement in support of ATU Local 113's looming strike action.

The strength of ATU Canada is based on solidarity and respect. We commit ourselves to the goals of worker democracy, social justice, equality, and peace.

ATU Canada applauds the Ontario New Democratic Party for calling out the provincial government and asking for $500 million dollars of financial aid to be moved from the surplus budget to general operating costs to support municipalities and public transit agencies across Ontario.

We are pleased to announce that Pankti Bhatt (ATU 113) and Manahil Saeed (ATU 113), are the 2023 recipients of the Marcel Malboeuf Scholarship Award!

The ATU is sad to report the passing of Ken Foster on Friday, May 19, 2023, at the age of 83. Ken was the first Director of the ATU Canadian Council, now ATU Canada.

Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) is currently accepting applications for the position of Organizer assigned to ATU Canada. This position must be based in Toronto but involves significant field travel throughout Canada and, on occasion, in the United States.

We are pleased to announce that James Zheng, whose parent is a member of ATU Local 113, is the recipient of this year's Marcel Malboeuf Scholarship Award!

ATU Canada President Di Nino speaks on the realities of the public transit crisis facing our country.

2021 has been another difficult year for our members and our union. We have continued to lose loved ones, declining ridership on our transit system and governments unwilling to do anything about it. Despite these difficulties however, you have continued to preserve and see some wins along the way.

We are pleased to announce that Julian Papasodaro, whose parent is a member of ATU Local 1587, is the recepient of this year's Marcel Malboeuf Scholarship Award!

ATU Canada / ATU International Organizer

Toronto, ON-based

OCTOBER 20, 2020 -- Dear Prime Minister: Millions of people from coast to coast are depending on a just recovery for public transit. Over the past several months, our organizations have stood together with other transit industry, municipal government, and labour allies in calling on the Federal Government for emergency operational funding for public transit.
September 23, 2020—Governor General’s Throne Speech does not go far enough in supporting the kind of mass public transit that Canadians need and want to see during the economic recovery from COVID-19.
TORONTO, July 20, 2020—The Amalgamated Transit Union is deeply saddened to hear about the tragic tour bus accident on July 18th at the Columbia Icefield in Jasper, Alberta.
June 2, 2020— ATU Canada President, John Di Nino issued a statement regarding the acts of police brutality and anti-black racism in the US and Canada. We echo the chorus of activists and leaders demanding justice, accountability, and change at the mounting deaths of racialized people at the hands of police...continued
Provincial Legislation and Premiers can protect workers by providing: 1) Emergency funding for transit systems to offset increased costs and lost revenue. 2) Priority distribution of PPE to frontline transit system workers. 3) Job protection in the event of lay-offs as a result of COVID-19. 4) 100% paid sick leave. 5) Continue paying motor coach staff and school bus workers.
Dear Ministers, As COVID-19 continues to spread across Canada, our frontline workers in Public Transit have been forgotten and remain at risk – and they are worried. These workers have not been provided personal protective equipment such as masks and gloves – yet they continue to work – moving the general public, including essential workers in healthcare, emergency services, grocery, pharmacy and other deemed essential services. These employees have no way to protect themselves and have a right to protective masks and gloves, just like other public service workers.
ATU COVID-19 Command and Response Hotlines! These hotlines serve as a place rank-and-file ATU members can get more information on the union’s response to COVID-19 and leave messages. If you have questions about your employer’s policies or are seeking assistance to deal with your employer on COVID-19 issues, please contact your Local Union’s Business Agent. Any messages will be followed up on by an ATU organizer or representative as soon as possible.
Dear Ministers, Thank you for your dedication during this public health emergency. I am the President of ATU Canada and on behalf of our 34,000 transit workers in this country I am writing to voice our priorities during the COVID-19 crisis. We want to maintain open dialogue with decision-makers and ensure frequent communication to best serve transit workers and the public. Here is an update on what ATU Canada is doing during this crisis.

Election 2019: Building better lives through better transit

AUGUST 21, 2019 -- ATU Canada is proud to stand with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) in advocating for better transit. The Public Transit Platform, released Wednesday, echoes the message that is central to ATU Canada’s National Transit Strategy: the federal government must invest in a permanent federal funding mechanism to grow transit infrastructure and support transit operation.

Submission for the Public Consultation on the CEWS Program

ATU Canada welcomes this opportunity to provide feedback on how the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (“CEWS”) can be improved. We commend the Government for its commitment to providing CEWS to more Canadians facing the dire economic realities of the pandemic.

Submission for the Public Consultation on the CEWS Program

ATU Canada welcomes this opportunity to provide feedback on how the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (“CEWS”) can be improved. We commend the Government for its commitment to providing CEWS to more Canadians facing the dire economic realities of the pandemic.