Why Freedom Mobile Workers Are Reaching Out to the Teamsters
Freedom Mobile workers from across the country have reached out to the Teamsters in the wake of the company’s recent acquisition. Amidst the uncertainty,...
Neptune Security Owes Over $300,000 in Unpaid Wages to Workers at Laval Immigration Holding...
Neptune Security, the subcontractor that managed the Laval Immigration Holding Centre (IHC), jeopardized security at the detention centre and owes workers at the facility hundreds of thousands of dollars in unpaid wages. The federal government must take full responsibility...
François Laporte Appoints Mariam Abou-Dib As New Executive Director
I am happy to announce that I have appointed Sister Mariam Abou-Dib as Executive Director of Teamsters Canada. This appointment is in line with the reorganization of Teamsters Canada’s administrative services, which aims to maximize the use of our resources and our employees’ expertise to ensure that all matters requiring action from the national office are covered. This change is effective as of today.
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...
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.
Passing of Brother Léo Laliberté
On behalf of the 125,000 Canadian members of the Teamsters Union, I would like to express our most sincere condolences to Brother Laliberté's family and colleagues....
The Passing of Brother Charlie Thibault, Teamster Powerhouse
Sadly, we regret to inform you of the passing of a Teamster powerhouse, Brother Charlie Thibault. He died on Monday, April 8 at 88 years old after experiencing a stroke. Brother Thibault was known for his dedication to Teamster members and to workers across Ontario...
Teamsters Welcome Plan to Implement Federal Anti-Scab Legislation
coming the federal government’s plan, announced today, to implement anti-scab legislation in the federally regulated private sector. The move would level the playing field for truck drivers, couriers, railroaders, airport workers and others to negotiate better wages and working conditions.
Teamsters Canada Foundation Donates $10,000 to Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Each year, the Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital provides hospital care, outpatient clinics, an integrated kindergarten school program, assistive technology services, and outreach activities to about 7,000 children and teens with disabilities and to their families...
Fall 2020 News Recap
Want to get caught up on some of the recent news out of our union? Watch our first-ever Fall 2020 news recap, a video newsletter featuring some of the major stories from the past few months...
























