Leading the Way: Vote for What Matters

It’s election season. A couple of weeks ago, our new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, after just a few days in office, asked the Governor General to dissolve Parliament, triggering a general election.

Teamsters Statement on Arbitration Decision at CN

Today, the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (Teamsters) received the arbitrator's decision regarding the terms of its new collective agreement with Canadian National (CN)

Statement on April 2 U.S. Tariffs

The following statement is from François Laporte, President, Teamsters Canada. Sisters, Brothers, The latest round of tariffs on Canadian-made automobiles and auto parts marks yet another U.S. escalation in a worsening trade war. These new...

Teamsters Call for Worker-First Tariff Relief Efforts

Teamsters Canada is urging the federal government to ensure workers impacted by Trump tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum receive adequate emergency support. Ottawa is said to be planning “pandemic-level” tariff relief.

International Women’s Day 2025

As we celebrate International Women’s Day, let's proudly recognize the invaluable contributions and leadership of women across our union. Together, Teamsters women have fought and won countless battles, stepping up and claiming the space they rightfully deserve. But...

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