Why We’re Speaking Out Against the TPP
Yesterday we were in Ottawa to speak out against the secretive and deeply flawed Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).
Canadians elected the current government on...
Annual Essay Contest
Winners of the Essay Contest will receive a one-time grant of $1,000. The deadline is June 15, 2016. The topic of this year’s contest is: “What Has Living In A Teamster Household Meant To Me And My Siblings?”
Teamsters Raise $146,951 for Canadian Red Cross
Members, local unions and joint councils affiliated with Teamsters Canada raised $146,951 for the Canadian Red Cross to help the people of Fort McMurray...
Raising the minimum wage can only be a good thing
May 1 is an important date for the labour movement. It is the day we celebrate International Workers’ Day. This year, the Teamsters Union is continuing, together with other unions, its crusade against social inequality by lobbying for a $15 minimum wage.
National Day of Mourning
Today we commemorate the National Day of Mourning. We will observe a minute of silence at 10 a.m. out of respect to the men and women who were killed, injured or who suffered illnesses due to workplace-related hazards and incidents. Like me, you’ll hear a lot about the physical injuries, but injuries can also be psychological.
Five Little Ways To Help Build Up Canada
Building and maintaining strong communities in the modern world may seem difficult, as we are all increasingly immersed in our own lives, families and technologies. There are many ways to positively impact your community.
Death of Jean Lapierre Sends Shockwaves
Several leaders of Teamsters Canada worked closely with Mr. Lapierre in 2004, when he was federal Transport Minister. His death sent shockwaves through our ranks yesterday, and we would like to offer our deepest condolences to Mr. Lapierre’s family, friends and colleagues.
Teamsters Canada Satisfied With Trudeau Budget
“This budget is not an austerity budget,” said François Laporte, the President of Teamsters Canada. “Today’s announcements are in line with a policy of economic recovery, which our union supports entirely.”
A Letter From François Laporte
A year ago, I had the honour of being elected President of Teamsters Canada. I know that you work hard for a living, and that you deserve a union that works just as hard for you. That's why I’d like to update you on some of the recent progress we've made.
Our Annual Report for 2015
Communicating often and openly with our members is one of our top priorities. That’s why members across Canada are about to receive a report on our activities in 2015. Watch François Laporte, the President of Teamsters Canada, explain what it’s all about.
