Bob Kinnear is a labour leader in Toronto

Toronto

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, Ontario

Ontario

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, Canada

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. He is the leader of the Amalgamated Transit Union

Amalgamated Transit Union

The Amalgamated Transit Union is a labor union in the United States and The Amalgamated Transit Union Canadian Council in Canada, representing workers in the transit system and other industries...

, Local 113, which represents approximately 9,000 TTC

Toronto Transit Commission

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 workers and approximately 200 workers at Veolia Transportation (VIVA

Viva (bus rapid transit)

Viva is a bus rapid transit service operating in York Region, Ontario, Canada. Viva service is integrated with York Region Transit's local bus service to operate as one regional transit system providing seamless transit service across York Region and connections to northern Toronto.Viva was...

) in York Region.

Controversy and labour actions

Kinnear is a controversial labor leader due to recent job actions involving his union. In recent years he has been vocal about issues surrounding employee safety and security due to numerous attacks on the employees he represents.

Bob Kinnear was head of Local 113 at the time of the following job actions:

• 2006 Toronto Transit Commission wildcat strike
• 2008 TTC strike
• 2008 VIVA
  Viva (bus rapid transit)
  Viva is a bus rapid transit service operating in York Region, Ontario, Canada. Viva service is integrated with York Region Transit's local bus service to operate as one regional transit system providing seamless transit service across York Region and connections to northern Toronto.Viva was...
  
   strike in York Region
• 2011 VIVA strike in York Region