Ten Years Later, Another Lac-Mégantic Can Happen at Any Time
Ten years ago today, a runaway 74-car freight train hauling crude oil rolled downhill and derailed. The result was a catastrophic explosion which flattened the small town of Lac-Mégantic and left 47 people dead.
Passing of Brother Dave Norkett
It is with a heavy heart that we share the tragic news of the passing Brother Dave Norkett. His life was tragically cut short in a workplace accident at Tecna Forge in Niagara Falls this week.
End of the School Bus Drivers’ Strike at Autobus Lasalle in Outaouais
A union meeting took place today in Shawville, Outaouais, where 100 school bus drivers, members of the Local 106 of the Teamsters Union, approved the latest offer from Autobus Lasalle, a subsidiary of Sogesco, by 81%. Autobus Lasalle is responsible for transporting students within the MRC de Pontiac.
End of Teamsters School Bus Drivers’ Strike at Bigras Transport in Outaouais
At a union assembly held today in Gatineau in Outaouais, 100 school bus drivers, affiliated with Teamsters Local 106, ratified a new collective agreement with Bigras Transport, a subsidiary of Sogesco, at 98%. Bigras Transport provides school transportation in the Gatineau region.
Teamsters Canada Statement on Manitoba Crash
The president of Teamsters Canada, François Laporte, released the following statement on yesterday’s lethal crash in Manitoba.
Teamsters School Bus Drivers’ Strike ends in Bedford and Longueuil
On strike since April 24 in Longueuil and since May 1 in Bedford, 50 school bus drivers affiliated with Teamsters Local 106 ratified a new collective agreement this morning.
Severe labour shortage of school bus drivers expected in the Outaouais this Fall
After several weeks on strike and faced with the indifference of the provincial government and the stubborn stance of publicly funded private school bus companies, more and more exhausted bus drivers from Autobus Campeau and Sogesco are considering career changes.
Canadian Pacific Guilty of Contempt of Court in Sweeping Decision on Excessive Hours
Judge finds that CP intentionally ignored court order to stop overworking train crews. Crew fatigue is a major safety hazard in the rail industry...
Taylor Chrysler Mechanics on Strike!
Six mechanics at Taylor Chrysler in Hamilton, Ontario, have drawn a line in the sand. Exhausted from days of unsuccessful back-and-forth bargaining and left...
End of the strike in school transportation at Autobus Rive-Sud (Sogesco) in Sainte-Julie
The 16 striking workers affiliated with the Local 106 of the Teamsters Union at Autobus Rive-Sud (Sogesco), in Sainte-Julie, have just accepted the latest employer offer at 94%, thus bringing the strike to an end.
