Strengthening the Social Contract Between Generations: Teamsters Canada’s Response to the 2024 Federal Budget
The 2024 Federal Budget represents a deep commitment of the Canadian government to maintain and strengthen the social contract between current and future generations. As one of Canada's largest unions, Teamsters Canada applauds the elements of this budget that we believe will be of crucial importance to workers and to furthering greater equity within our society.
Gate Gourmet Workers to Strike, Impacting In-Flight Meals for Travelers Departing Pearson Airport
Gate Gourmet puts profits over people amidst cost-of-living crisis, leading to labour dispute.
Toronto, April 15, 2024 – Gate Gourmet workers will walk off the job at 00:01 on Tuesday after voting 96% to reject...
Impending Strike Threatens In-Flight Meals For Travelers Departing Pearson Airport
Underpaid and overworked, over 800 workers at airline catering company Gate Gourmet have voted 98.8% in favour of strike action....
Passing of Brother Rick Ashdown
I am deeply saddened to learn today of the passing of Brother Rick Ashdown. Rick was principal officer of Local Union 979, in Manitoba, and recording secretary for Teamsters Canada.
International Women’s Rights Day
day is International Women's Rights Day, a day for reflection, celebration and an opportunity to empower women and girls.
Slam Dunk for Workers at Maple Leaf Sports Entertainment
Workers at Maple Leaf Sports Entertainment, the company operating the Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field, and the Coca-Cola Coliseum have ratified a new collective agreement.
Teamsters Local Union 847 represents approximately 2000 workers who bring some...
New Contract At Cintas Is Uniform Success
Staff at Cintas have ratified a new 3-year contract. Workers at the company in the Greater Toronto Area are represented by Teamsters Local Union 847.
The new agreement sets out a 13.7% raise of the...
CN and CPKC Push Toward Work Stoppage, Neglect Serious Negotiation Efforts
Both companies have started the legal process towards a work stoppage. The earliest a strike or lockout can legally occur is now May
Passing of Brother Jonathan Ferris
I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Brother Jonathan Ferris, who tragically died in a car crash on February 13 at the age of 42, while on his way home from his night shift at GardaWorld Cash.
GO Trains: Alstom Cuts Mental Health Supports, Puts Lives at Risk with New Trauma...
Alstom, the company operating Ontario’s GO Train service, issued a new policy late last year effectively prohibiting GO Train workers from exiting a train to assist or provide first aid to victims of collisions with trains. The policy change is meant to reduce the likelihood of workers developing psychological trauma. But at the same time, the company is also cutting mental health supports available to workers.
