Teamsters Support Striking LCBO Workers
The below letter was sent today to Ontario's Minister of Finance by Craig McInnes, President, Teamsters Ontario Joint Council 52.
Dear Mr. Peter Bethlenfalvy,
As...
Passing of Brother Michel Côté (1953 – 2024)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brother Michel Côté, who passed away on June 29, 2024, in Granby, at the age of 71.
Teamsters Vote to Reauthorize Strikes at CN and CPKC
The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) today announced that close to 10,000 workers at CN and CPKC have voted to reauthorize strikes at both companies, if negotiated settlements cannot be reached. Overall, workers voted 98.6% to reauthorize a strike, with an 89.5% turnout.
130 Teamsters Employees of Quincaillerie Richelieu on Strike in Montreal
Early this morning, 130 members of Local 106 of the Teamsters Union, employees of Quincaillerie Richelieu, went on strike in Montreal. The workers at the company’s headquarters in Montreal hold jobs related to order preparation and handling.
Alberta’s Labour Board, Bad Bosses, and the Battle for Your Rights
Alberta’s labour board choked off a union organizing campaign at a food-processing facility hit by a workplace fatality.
By Bernie Haggarty, Secretary-Treasurer, Teamsters Local Union...
Teamsters Canada Foundation Donates $250,000 to Segal Cancer Centre
The Teamsters Canada Foundation renewed its support to the fight against cancer by announcing a $250,000 donation to the Jewish General Hospital’s (JGH) Segal Cancer Centre.
CN and CPKC Reject Offer to Stagger Negotiations
Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) rejected a proposal from the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) to stagger negotiations with both companies by two weeks.
(UPDATED) Bill C-58: A Victory For Workers to Balances the Scales of Power
Teamsters Canada is encouraged by the recent adoption of Bill C-58. It marks a significant step forward in protecting the rights of workers across the federal sector. This landmark legislation, which bans the use of replacement workers during strikes and lockouts, aims to balance the power between employers and employees during labour disputes.
Teamsters Vote to Authorize Strikes at CN and CPKC
The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) today announced that close to 10,000 workers at CN and CPKC have voted to authorize strikes at both companies. Unless parties can reach an agreement, a work stoppage can occur as early as May 22, at 00:01.
Teamsters Reach Tentative Agreement with Gate Gourmet
Toronto, April 28, 2024 – Teamsters Local Union 647 today reached a tentative agreement with Gate Gourmet. The agreement must still be ratified by...
