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TOBMA
By Joe Hendry
The TOBMA no longer exists as a legal entity. The non-profit
corporation is shutting down.
The Toronto Bike Messenger Association (TOBMA) is a street level,
organization that strives to raise the the
contribution, public profile, and the standard of living of all bicycle
and foot messengers in the city of Toronto. Our mission is to promote
camaraderie and unity throughout the messenger community and
foster cooperation with other groups who share similar goals or
objectives.
We provide and promote local community events that serve our members
and our city and we seek to empower messengers to raise a louder voice
in labour, political and environmental issues affecting our industry.
The TOBMA looks to bring the messenger solution to the city of Toronto
by promoting the use of bicycles and human power for commercial
purposes thereby reducing greenhouse gases and promoting safety for all
road users.
Our members are current and former couriers who share a strong work
ethic under the most extreme weather conditions and under enforced
working conditions.
We work to bring balance to the stereotypical perceptions of our city's
messengers and act as a liaison to the international community.
Copyright Mess Media 2007
List of Toronto Courier Companies
Solidariity Forever -
Globe & Mail, September 17, 2005
Sweatshop
on wheels - Now Magazine, August 25, 2005
This
job
could kill - NOW Magazine, July 21, 2005
Hometown
Hero Award -
Earth Day Canada, July 2005
Couriers
honour mentor - Toronto Star, June 18, 2005
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