Teamsters Statement on Arbitration Decision at CN
Today, the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (Teamsters) received the arbitrator's decision regarding the terms of its new collective agreement with Canadian National (CN)
Statement on April 2 U.S. Tariffs
The following statement is from François Laporte, President, Teamsters Canada.
Sisters, Brothers,
The latest round of tariffs on Canadian-made automobiles and auto parts marks yet...
Teamsters Call for Worker-First Tariff Relief Efforts
Teamsters Canada is urging the federal government to ensure workers impacted by Trump tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum receive adequate emergency support. Ottawa is said to be planning “pandemic-level” tariff relief.
International Women’s Day 2025
As we celebrate International Women’s Day, let's proudly recognize the invaluable contributions and leadership of women across our union. Together, Teamsters women have fought and won countless...
We’re Canadian: We Will Stand on Guard for Thee
The past few weeks have been… intense. Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States after weeks of threatening...
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...
Close to 400 Southern Ontario School Bus Drivers & Monitors Join Teamsters Local Union...
Close to 400 school bus drivers and monitors at Voyago have voted 57% to join Teamsters Local Union 879. The results of the vote,...
Christmas, Scrooge, and the Power of Unions
As the holidays are fast approaching, I can’t help but think about the stories and tales we share with one another. Often, these tales...
20000$ for the Plateau de travail l’Usine in Joliette
The Teamsters Canada Foundation is proud to have donated $20,000 to the Plateau de travail l'Usine in Joliette, which offers work experience to people...
Leading the Way: Why the Right to Strike Matters
Last August, we all witnessed a significant affront to democratic rights in the way the Liberal government interfered with the rail freight transportation industry...