iTaxiworkers release statement explaining reasons for the increase in monthly dues.

For Immediate Release

TORONTO - Taxi drivers in Toronto have voted to strengthen their association and push ahead with plans to improve legal services while stepping up the fight for justice for drivers.

The membership of the Toronto Chapter of the iTaxiworkers Association voted overwhelmingly to increase resources so drivers have a strong voice standing up for them in court and at City Hall.

The vote means the Association will step up its campaign to win fair treatment for taxi drivers and demand measures to protect their health and safety. “We asked the membership if they wanted us to keep going. It was their decision. They told us in the loudest voice possible they wanted to fight on, and supported additional dues and fees,” said Board president Sajid Mughal.

“With the constant improvement of our legal services the costs of running the association have gone up”, said Mr. Mughal. “Now, we are in a position to take the fight for justice to the next level,” he added.

At the iTaxiworkers Association general meeting held on January 15th hundreds of members voted overwhelmingly to support a recommendation by the Association’s Board to increase the membership dues by $10, effective Feb 15^th, and to introduce fee-for-service legal representation, effective Feb 1st.

The increases were recommended following a report to the Board on an extensive forensic audit of the Association’s finances that was conducted with the assistance of the United Steelworkers.

The vote means the Association is on firm financial ground and puts the organization on a sustainable path.

The Association said members will receive a notice in the mail explaining the financial details in the near future. The Association sincerely thanked its dedicated membership for their continued support.

Taxi drivers have only one independent and democratically run organization to turn too and we know we are stronger together, the Association said.

The iTaxiworkers represents close to 1000 working taxi drivers including Ambassador, W, shift, lease and Standard drivers. We provide legal representation, group discounts and political advocacy on behalf of our members. We are the fastest growing independent and democratically governed Association of professional drivers in Toronto.

Jacob Leibovitch
Executive Director, iTaxiworkers Association

25 Cecil Street, Toronto ON M5T 1N1
jacob@itaxiworkers.ca

Tel: 647-885-8294