Christmas, Scrooge, and the Power of Unions
As the holidays are fast approaching, I can’t help but think about the stories and tales we share with one another. Often, these tales reveal profound truths about our world. One story resonates deeply...
20000$ for the Plateau de travail l’Usine in Joliette
The Teamsters Canada Foundation is proud to have donated $20,000 to the Plateau de travail l'Usine in Joliette, which offers work experience to people with intellectual disabilities.
François Laporte, President of Teamsters Canada, and Jean-François...
Leading the Way: Why the Right to Strike Matters
Last August, we all witnessed a significant affront to democratic rights in the way the Liberal government interfered with the rail freight transportation industry negotiations.
For months, our TCRC members working as conductors, engineers, and...
Teamsters Scholarship Fund
ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS:Submit your application for the 2025 Teamsters Scholarship by May 1, 2025.
The Teamsters Scholarship Fund will provide merit-based $2,000 scholarships to 600 high school seniors of the Class of 2025 who...
Leading the Way: We Focus on Issues, Not Parties
It’s not a secret that many trade unions in the world will endorse political parties or candidates. These endorsements have two goals: make waves in a political campaign and influence how members cast their votes.
Gordon Food Service Workers in BC Join Local Union 31
Teamsters Local Union 31 has made history last week with its largest organizing victory since its founding in 1936. After years of effort, over 550 workers at Gordon Food Service Canada in British Columbia are now represented by the Teamsters.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Together, we can fight this horrible disease and protect the best safeguard we have against it.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day to honour both residential school survivors and those who never made it home.
Rail Safety Week
This week is Rail Safety Week. On behalf of our close to 15,000 members in Canada’s rail industry, we remind everyone of the importance of staying safe around trains.
CN to End Rail Operations in Jasper
On Monday, the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference was informed of CN’s decision to relocate its rail operations from Jasper to Hinton, Alberta, approximately 100 km away. The move is scheduled for September 2025.
“This is another devastating...
