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ATU calls out Windsor Mayor and City Council for Mismanagement of Transit Windsor and Proposed Transit cuts of $1.4 million while ridership has increased 80% in 2023 over previous year and 7% in 2024

Windsor, ON, January 8, 2025 – Transit ridership has seen a tremendous increase over the past two years, something most cities across Canada have strived to achieve since the pandemic.  However, Transit Windsor has not kept up with the pace of grow

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EMERGENCY FUNDING - WELCOME NEWS FOR ONTARIO’S STRUGGLING TRANSIT OPERATIONS: CANADA’S LARGEST TRANSIT UNION

TORONTO July 27, 2020—Amalgamated Transit Union Canada, President, John Di Nino applauds the Ford Government in Ontario for their successful negotiations with all levels of government to achieve a historic transit funding agreement.
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EMERGENCY FUNDING FOR TRANSIT OPERATIONS – A RESULT OF MASS UPRISING AND MOBILIZATION: CANADA’S LARGEST TRANSIT UNION

TORONTO July 16, 2020—The Canadian President of the Amalgamated Transit Union, John Di Nino is encouraged by the federal announcement of funding for transit operations as part of the post-pandemic recovery effort. Prime Minister Trudeau’s announcement of operating funding for public transit from the federal and provincial governments can be attributed to a bottom-up push from the working class.
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TRANSIT UNION SLAMS MARC GARNEAU FOR ALLOWING GREYHOUND CANADA TO THREATEN WORKERS

TORONTO June 25, 2020—ATU Canada is calling out Transport Minister, Marc Garneau for failing to respond to the financial crisis faced by intercity transit companies. Canadian President John Di Nino is also calling out Greyhound Canada for an injustice to frontline workers – where they gave workers an ultimatum: either agree to a 15% wage reduction and give up their pension plan – or face a permanent shut down.
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TRUDEAU’S DAILY ANNOUNCEMENT HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT TO TRANSIT AGENCIES FACING CUTS OR CLOSURES AND MILLIONS OF CANADIANS WHO RELY ON PUBLIC TRANSIT

Prime Minister Trudeau's June 1st announcement to help municipalities is not new money – and it falls short of the $5 billion in emergency funding that ATU Canada has been calling for.
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CANADIANS HAVE SPOKEN – 78% SUPPORT $5 BILLION EMERGENCY FUNDING FOR PUBLIC TRANSIT

TORONTO May 12, 2020—Since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, the Federal Government has granted billions of dollars in aid to ensure individuals and businesses survive the financial impacts of the crisis.

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CANADIANS HAVE SPOKEN – 78% SUPPORT $5 BILLION EMERGENCY FUNDING FOR PUBLIC TRANSIT

Probe Research surveyed the country to learn the views of the general public, including transit riders. The results provide a clear consensus – 78% of Canadians surveyed support the Federal Government providing $5 billion in emergency funding for public transit services. Also, an astounding 91% agree that governments have a responsibility to ensure people everywhere can access safe, reliable, and affordable public transit.