Passing of Jim Russel, from Local Union 927
Jim Russell, long time Officer and Business Agent for Teamsters Local Union 927, has been battling the most severe form of Multiple Sclerosis for a number of years. Although related to his illness, his death late Thursday was accidental.
François Laporte Meets Ministers Freeland and Mihychuk
Topics covered were extensive and varied, such as the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), the repeal of union-busting laws like C525 and C377, the restoration of sector councils and the importance of proper rest for workers in the transport industry.
Statement on Today’s Speech from the Throne
François Laporte, the President of Teamsters Canada, made the following statement on today's Speech from the Throne.
Mandatory Episode 6: Impact
Mental health issues can affect every aspect of a person’s life, including their ability to work. Imagine trying to do your job while dealing...
5 Things Our Executive Board Discussed in Montreal
A quick look at five of the (many) issues they discussed.
Mandatory Episode 5: Suicide and Addiction
The ultimate cost of being unable to get help with a mental health issue is suicide – a preventable outcome that can be devastating...
Pettiness reaches new heights at Résidences Soleil
Unhappy about being forced to pay half of its workers’ life insurance premiums, Résidences Soleil owner Eddy Savoie is taking it out on his workers by making them pay… for their coffee!
Paris Attacks: Driving out Darkness
Martin Luther King said that “darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that.”
Mandatory Episode 4: Depression and Anxiety
Depression and anxiety are two of the most common mental health disorders in Canada, and yet there is still stigma that surrounds talking about...
Toronto-Area Organizing Blitz
About 70 workers at three companies joined the Teamsters in just under two weeks.
