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...