130 Teamsters Employees of Quincaillerie Richelieu on Strike in Montreal
Early this morning, 130 members of Local 106 of the Teamsters Union, employees of Quincaillerie Richelieu, went on strike in Montreal. The workers at the company’s headquarters in Montreal hold jobs related to order preparation and handling.
Alberta’s Labour Board, Bad Bosses, and the Battle for Your Rights
Alberta’s labour board choked off a union organizing campaign at a food-processing facility hit by a workplace fatality.
By Bernie Haggarty, Secretary-Treasurer, Teamsters Local Union 362
Picture this.
You work at a food-processing facility. The pay doesn’t...
Teamsters Canada Foundation Donates $250,000 to Segal Cancer Centre
The Teamsters Canada Foundation renewed its support to the fight against cancer by announcing a $250,000 donation to the Jewish General Hospital’s (JGH) Segal Cancer Centre.
CN and CPKC Reject Offer to Stagger Negotiations
Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) rejected a proposal from the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) to stagger negotiations with both companies by two weeks.
(UPDATED) Bill C-58: A Victory For Workers to Balances the Scales of Power
Teamsters Canada is encouraged by the recent adoption of Bill C-58. It marks a significant step forward in protecting the rights of workers across the federal sector. This landmark legislation, which bans the use of replacement workers during strikes and lockouts, aims to balance the power between employers and employees during labour disputes.
Teamsters Vote to Authorize Strikes at CN and CPKC
The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) today announced that close to 10,000 workers at CN and CPKC have voted to authorize strikes at both companies. Unless parties can reach an agreement, a work stoppage can occur as early as May 22, at 00:01.
Teamsters Reach Tentative Agreement with Gate Gourmet
Toronto, April 28, 2024 – Teamsters Local Union 647 today reached a tentative agreement with Gate Gourmet. The agreement must still be ratified by members in a vote to be held tomorrow, Monday, April...
Strengthening the Social Contract Between Generations: Teamsters Canada’s Response to the 2024 Federal Budget
The 2024 Federal Budget represents a deep commitment of the Canadian government to maintain and strengthen the social contract between current and future generations. As one of Canada's largest unions, Teamsters Canada applauds the elements of this budget that we believe will be of crucial importance to workers and to furthering greater equity within our society.
Gate Gourmet Workers to Strike, Impacting In-Flight Meals for Travelers Departing Pearson Airport
Gate Gourmet puts profits over people amidst cost-of-living crisis, leading to labour dispute.
Toronto, April 15, 2024 – Gate Gourmet workers will walk off the job at 00:01 on Tuesday after voting 96% to reject...
Impending Strike Threatens In-Flight Meals For Travelers Departing Pearson Airport
Underpaid and overworked, over 800 workers at airline catering company Gate Gourmet have voted 98.8% in favour of strike action....
