Statement on Devastating Discovery of a Mass Grave at Former Residential School

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Laval, QC, May 31, 2021 – The president of Teamsters Canada, François Laporte, made the following statement on last week’s devastating discovery in Kamloops, British Columbia: “Last week, a mass grave containing the remains of...
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Questions and Answers from Teamsters Members – COVID-19

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Teamsters Canada believes that the health and safety of its members, and the general public, are very important. Getting vaccinated is a personal decision. We have prepared this question-and-answer document based on interactions with...
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Teamster Member Leads Anti-Hate Initiative in Essex, Ontario

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Laura Hasulo, a long-time Teamsters Union member and train conductor at CN Rail, is leading an anti-hate campaign in her community. The campaign consists of her and a group of neighbours distributing “Hate Has...
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Teamsters Canada at the IBT Convention

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Watch the Teamsters Canada segment from 30th Teamsters International Convention here (20 minutes).

Hoffa Speech and Tribute Video at IBT Convention

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Jim Hoffa has been a great friend to Teamsters Canada and workers in Canada. This will be his last convention. You can watch his speech, as well as his tribute video, here.

Let’s Talk About Elder Abuse

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June 15 is Elder Abuse Awareness Day. It’s an opportunity to recall just how badly COVID-19 hit our elders.

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