Teamsters Launch Ad Campaign in Québec
The campaign aims to raise awareness about the importance of drinking (in moderation) beer from a capped brown bottle instead of beer from a can.
Teamsters favourable to more deposits on refillable containers
The Québec government’s intention to collect deposits on water bottles and most containers of less than 900 millilitres in volume is well-received by the Teamsters Union, which represents thousands of Québec workers in the brewing (Molson, Labatt) and soft drink (Coke, Pepsi, Cott Cola) industries.
Teamsters Local Union 987 reaches new collective agreement with Coca-Cola
Teamsters Local Union 987 successfully reaches deal with the company. The membership voted 73 per cent in favour of the new agreement.
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....
Teamsters Statement on Trudeau Budget
Teamsters Canada is satisfied with the Trudeau Government’s third budget. The union is pleased that the government is taking small steps toward creating a national pharmacare program. However, the government should increase infrastructure investments in coming budgets, and do more to help Canadians through the coming wave of automation and technological changes.
Deposit Refund: Melançon has her work cut out for her!
The Teamsters Union wants to quickly meet the new Quebec Minister of Environment, Isabelle Melançon, in order to know what her intentions are with regards to the promotion of capped brown beer bottles, which are under threat by canned beer.
Teamsters Demand Reinstatement of a Haitian Worker Unfairly Dismissed from a Heineken Plant
The Teamsters Union is worried about the culture of fear being instilled in the BRANA plant in Haiti.
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...
London Nestle Factory Adds 150 Full-Time Positions to London Facility
Teamsters 647 is excited to announce that through the hard work of our Teamsters 647 Nestle members, the London Ice Cream plant will soon be hiring 150 permanent full-time production positions at its London facility. Our members produce products like Häagen-Dazs, Parlour, and Drumstick. Recently, a $51.5 million expansion was announced to help with greater production demands.
Teamsters Win New Agreement at Gate Gourmet, Ending Strike
Workers vote 29-2 to ratify new agreement
Ottawa, December 14, 2025 – Teamsters Local Union 647 has won a new agreement with Gate Gourmet, ending...
