2016 In Review: Present On All Fronts
Your union was present on all fronts this past year. Just as for the many collective agreements renewed, the bargaining at UPS mobilized local...
Thank you letter from François Laporte
Sisters, Brothers,
Our union’s international election has come to an end. I’d like to thank all the candidates for their hard work, and congratulate...
Our Commitment to Veterans
Teamsters recognize the heroism and sacrifice of our veterans. That is why we are so proud to support them.
Over the past two years,...
Harper’s union busting laws are one step closer to being repealed
Parliament moved one step closer to formally repealing the previous government's union busting legislation. On Wednesday night, the House of Commons passed Bill C-4, which aims to repeal Bill C-377 and Bill C-525.
Hurricane Matthew: A Call to Action from François Laporte
To date, Hurricane Matthew has taken a major death toll in Haiti (the exact numbers were not known at the time this was written) and the situation looks dire for this island and many neighboring countries of the Greater Antilles. François Laporte, President of Teamsters Canada, is appealing to Canadians to come to the aid of the victims of this natural disaster by making donations to the Canadian Red Cross.
Running to make a difference
Stéphane Morin and Patrice St-Onge take part in the Montreal Marathon to help build solidarity across Canada.
It was a crisp, sunny morning this...
The strike at Manoir Sainte-Julie has ended
The strike is over at the Résidences Soleil Manoir Sainte-Julie retirement home. The roughly 70 workers from Teamsters Local Union 106 ratified a tentative agreement on August 30th with 67% voting in favour.
Brother Jack Ferreira
It is with great sadness that we report the untimely passing of Brother Jack Ferreira, a dedicated and loyal Teamster who lost his fight against cancer last Sunday. Brother Ferreira was the organizer and union representative for Teamsters Local Union 230 in Ontario.
Teamsters in Québec Raise $50,000 for Camp Papillon
Every year, the camp plays host to nearly 700 children with disabilities by giving them the opportunity to participate in outdoor life in a safe space. The camp also allows parents of disabled children to take a break from a busy life.
Labour Day Message from President François Laporte
Labour Day is more than just a day off. It is, first and foremost, a time to reflect on the big union battles waged before our time… and those that we are still fighting today.
