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...
We’re Canadian: We Will Stand on Guard for Thee
The past few weeks have been… intense. Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States after weeks of threatening Canada with annexation, and today, it seems like we are...
Teamsters Canada Statement on US-Canada Trade War
Teamsters Canada calls on government not to let guard down
Laval, February 4, 2025 – François Laporte, National President of Teamsters Canada, issued the following statement on the United States-Canada trade war:
“Donald Trump’s declaration of...
Close to 400 Southern Ontario School Bus Drivers & Monitors Join Teamsters Local Union...
Close to 400 school bus drivers and monitors at Voyago have voted 57% to join Teamsters Local Union 879. The results of the vote, held in December after a yearlong organizing campaign, were announced...
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.
