Workers at Demix Aggregates on Strike
The 15 or so workers at the plant voted 100% in favour of strike action on June 22 after voting unanimously to reject the employer’s latest offers, which they considered insulting...
Burnco is Bargaining in Bad Faith
The Teamsters have filed a complaint with the Alberta Labour Relations Board in reaction to the company’s decision to lock out their workers.
New Collective Agreement for the National Ready Mix Workers
Toronto, May 27 -- It is with great pride I would like to express my thanks to the new members of National Ready Mix for putting their trust in Teamsters Local Union 230. It...
Letter from the President of Teamsters Canada to AMI Members
Dear brothers and sisters,
Teamsters have always been an ally of workers in the construction industry. This is why I am writing to you today.
The strike mandate that you have given your union...
175,000 Construction Workers in Québec Launch General Strike
The 175,000 workers of the Trade Union Alliance (Alliance syndicale), a group of trade unions and labour organizations whose members work in the construction industry, launched a general strike last night. This is one of Québec's largest labour disputes in recent years. To show his support, François Laporte, President of Teamsters Canada, participated in this morning’s...
Safety Before Profits
Responsible pipeline projects that create solid jobs can be a huge relief for struggling workers. That’s why we’d like to talk to you about the Project Labour Agreement (PLA) that we are seeking with...
Alberta Veterans Join Initiative to aid Trucking Industry
Alberta is following in the footsteps of other provinces to recognize the validity of military driver’s licences for heavy trucks.
