Next Stop: Better Transit Ottawa

01/22/2026

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01/22/2026

My commentary on an arbitration case between ATU Local 1587 and The Crown in Right of Ontario (Metrolinx)

Arbitration Case: https://canlii.ca/t/jzk7s

The arbitrator found that the employer engaged in "Employer malfeasance," a "fishing expedition", and violated the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

This short video is to help the academic community in years to come. They need to understand that all the checks and balances have failed and that the management team has a long history of corruption.

When posting this video, not one individual had been held accountable by Metrolinx CEO, Phil Verster.

Despite the ruling, the five drivers are still not permitted to return to work.

https://youtu.be/l-JAFEZp7LQ?si=3m3xvogZY5ERf8kk

My commentary on an arbitration case between ATU Local 1587 and The Crown in Right of Ontario (Metrolinx)Arbitration Case: https://canlii.ca/t/jzk7sThe arbit...

01/21/2026

Operator First: Next Stop Transit

The "Private Chat"

Warning: Key Takeaways

This legal battle involving ATU Local 1587 (Metrolinx) changes the rules for every operator. The courts have ruled that "private" phone messages can cost you your job.

Here is the bottom line:

🚥 Screenshots are Evidence: The distinction between "work" and "home" is gone. If a coworker screenshots your private group chat and shows it to management, it becomes workplace evidence.

🚥 Silence Won't Save You: Management is now legally required to investigate rumors or screenshots of harassment, even if the victim refuses to file a complaint or wants the issue dropped.

🚥 Privacy is Not a Shield: The courts ruled that you cannot use "privacy" to hide conduct that poisons the workplace. If it hurts a coworker, it’s a firing offense, regardless of where it was typed.

🚥 The Outcome: The 5 drivers who were fired for making comments about a female colleague lost their automatic reinstatement. The courts confirmed the employer was right to investigate.

🛑 Support Your Fellow Operators: Share This Warning

Don't let your brothers and sisters at the depot learn this the hard way.

🚥 Share this summary to ensure every operator knows: If you wouldn't say it on the PA, don't type it in the chat.

Protect your livelihood. Protect each other.

01/21/2026

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01/21/2026

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01/21/2026

I began as an Operator 5946 in 2007 with the City of Ottawa OC Transpo.

I've done many jobs inside and outside of my Bus Operator role.

In 2016, I emailed Mayor Jim Watson, who responded by setting up a meeting at City Hall with AJ Ryland, Bill McPher, and Clint Crabtree. I also marched in the parade with a poster echoing the email subject line. Clint Crabtree was a no-show.

In 2017, I completed a 2nd full round of training and returned to duty. Zahid and AJ attended the training. Hariqbal Bal was an instructor.

In 2018, I was placed on disability leave after a series of assaults on and off the bus. Ken Gordon, Trudy Norton, John Kealey, Hariqbal Bal, Chuck Fitzpatrick, Zahid Chaudhari, AJ Ryland, Bill McPher, Jim Watson, John Manconi, Clint Crabtree, Georges Abboud.

In 2019 I attended the Capital Pride Flag raising ceremony. Jim Watson, Trudy Norton, John Vydra, Trevor Boutellier, Thessa Mouvradis initiated an attempt to trespass me on August 19, 2019 from city of Ottawa and OC Transpo without cause.

Ottawa Police were contacted during Pride Week regarding a neighbour dispute in Blackburn Hamlet and involved Blackburn Hamlet Community Association, PMA Property Management, and neighbours Ann, her daughter Jen, and partner Fro.

September 2, 2019, another Ottawa Police wellness call initiated maliciously. September 3, 2019 Clint Crabtree files for recognizance using his home address claiming he fears for his safety. No cause. September 9, 2019 "unilaterally by himself" votes to ban me September 10, 2019 from attending my union meeting. Calls Police September 10, 2019 and falsifies claims resulting in my arrest with no cause. September 11, 2019, ATU President John Costa replies to an email regarding shop steward training materials directing me to contact Clint. Clint serves Criminal Court papers after my release, and makes claims he served me properly September 9, 2019. No cause in either case.

December 2019, I receive City of Ottawa OC Transpo independent workplace investigations summary of allegations against me. John Vydra, Georges Abboud, Trevor Boutellier, Trudy Norton allege Implicit threats of violence towards OC Employees referencing Deadheaders Facebook group, twitter, Deadheaders 2, False Accusations of workplace violence and harassment on Angus By Design, Use of images and voices without consent re: Vydra, Abboud, Bal, Norton, YouTube, GoFundMe.

On February 11, 2020, Georges Abboud and the undersigned allege gross disloyalty and conduct unbecoming, repeated attacks on ATU 279, ATU Canada, ATU USA including Cyber bullying, defamation, speaking on behalf of ATU, posting my arrest from the general meeting, public ally attacking exec board member, sexual comments to President Crabtree on Social media, accusing members of homophobia, making threats and trespassing, perjury, breach of privacy, disclosing emails, texts and secret audio video recordings posted on social media. Signed Georges Abboud 8420, Michael Wright 8940, Greg Walton 2886, Nick Hauser 9216, Coady Crabtree 9168, John Vydra 5576, Trevor Boutellier 8952, Shaun Cobban 9280, President Clint Crabtree.

I was nominated for ATU 279 President in 2021. I received 14 votes.

December 2025 - Shawn Moore Operator 5935 tags Operator 5946 mocking Autism, police interactions, and protest. Shawn previously has stated I'm a piece of s**t who will be ended if I report him again. Shawn Moore is good friends with a number of Operators and staff listed above. He also has direct messaging me that he wanted to stop hating me because it took him to a dark place.

01/19/2026

Wrightbus recently welcomed a delegation from Irish operator Bus Éireann to its Ballymena factory to see the first of its new Contour coaches.

https://cbwmagazine.com/wrightbus-welcomes-bus-eireann-to-ballymena/

01/19/2026

Nextstoptransit.ca & Operator First.ca centres the lives of bus operators in Canada, but welcomes Bus Operators, allies and global partners to network in order to "Drive Justice" in the face of hate, unsafe working conditions and other Operators who forget we are here to drive, to serve, and to live in connection with our communities.

I'm Angus Wright, Operator 5946 in the National Capital of Canada.

I've been a leader in 2SLGBTQIA+ advocacy and support in ATU 279 / ATU 279 PAC since 2007 as an originating Operator/founder of OC Pride.

I'm very well known. Celebrating 30 years in Ottawa, 50 years in Canada and 19 as a Bus Operator.

Share your groups and introduce yourself to your Chosen Global Family.