We are writing to you to show our support for ATU Local 113, our city’s beloved TTC workers, and their right to fair and equal compensation.

TTC workers are tirelessly advocating for safer and reliable transit, keeping transit public, and ensuring that jobs aren’t contracted out to third party companies. Their fight for cross-boundary protection aims to keep third party transportation companies from replacing and encroaching on services to Toronto. Toronto’s tax-paying citizens could lose control of public services within the city’s boundary.

The city of Toronto has seen a rise in the cost of living. Food prices have skyrocketed, housing prices are astronomical, and it has become harder and harder for people to make ends meet. TTC transit workers are also looking for improved mental health supports to cope with the increasing stresses and pressures that come with the job. Better benefits for pensioners are important in that it affords our seniors the ability to age with the dignity they deserve. And in this increasingly expensive city, it is imperative that workers are provided with fair and equal compensation that allows them to afford to live in the city in which they work.

Their ability to provide for their families in this increasingly expensive city is imperative as it helps shape the health of our community. Our community has a long history in this riding and plays an active part of our thriving city. And we think it’s only fair that the efforts of our transit workers are recognized through a fair contract.

Toronto’s transit riders deserve better, safer, reliable public transit and our transit workers deserve a fair contract that values their work.

Show your solidarity by signing a letter of support!