ATU Local 113 Transit Union

Greetings:

Earlier this week, our union announced its solidarity and offered support to the membership of Local 113 of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU). In Unifor’s opinion, the harsh and rash decision of the international affiliate to impose trusteeship was an unjustified and retaliatory act against the ATU Local 113 President and members. During the Unifor media conference the National President, Jerry Dias, offered a challenge to the international affiliate to do the right thing and allow a justification process to occur through the Canadian Labour Congress.

Through the vocal and public support that our union offered to Local 113, Unifor played a role to defend the principles of democracy and uphold the constitution of the CLC. 

Unifor is pleased to report that earlier today the CLC, after several days of discussions, has reinstated the justification process.

Our union stands by the constitution of the CLC and we applaud the democratic right of members to retain control of the local and make a decision. At this time the justification process will now begin and the CLC will act to investigate and resolve the situation for these workers.

Any questions or concerns should be directed to Scott Doherty atscott.doherty@unifor.org or 416-407-4301.