Sun-Rype Teamster members and company have tentative agreement
"We are very pleased to have an agreement in place and are committed to moving forward, building the long-term viability of our business," says Eric Sorensen, President and Chief Executive Officer of...
Equality once and for all!
The Canadian Labour Congress’ Women’s and Human Rights Department and Women’s Committee work to ensure the full equality of all women in Canadian society and internationally.
Issues such as child care, pay equity, racism,...
Federal correctional officers looking to Teamsters Union
Toronto – Appalled with the poor services offered by their current union, the CSN, correctional officers in federal institutions across the country are changing their union allegiance.
A group of correctional officers from several institutions...
Membership at CP Ratifies Contract
Ottawa -- Wednesday, February 13, 2008, Teamsters Canada Rail Conference, representing all running trades employees at CP Rail, announced today that their members have ratified a new five year contract by a margin of...
C-40 – Protecting our Reserve Force
Labour Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn introduced Bill C-40 to provide an entitlement to a leave of absence from employment for members of the Reserve Force while serving our nation at home and abroad.
Seniority...
Wage Protection Act passes the Senate and receives Royal Assent
The Senate moved very quickly to pass Bill C-12. The Bill had the support of all parties in the House of Commons, and it was backed by Minister of Labour Jean-Pierre Blackburn. When...
Teamsters Canada meets with MPs: “Free Osanloo”””
Teamsters Canada continues to take every opportunity to build support in Canada for Mansour Osanloo. We discovered, much to our surprise, that some Parliamentary Security Officers thought "Free Osanloo" buttons were inappropriate to wear...
International Human Rights Day
On the occasion of December 10, International Human Rights Day, Teamsters Canada, affiliated with the Canadian Labour Congress celebrates the courage and determined actions of those who have fought for respect for human rights...
Rally Shows Support for ONTC Motor Coach Operator
Teamsters North Bay representing Ontario Northland Bus drivers held a "Rally of Support" yesterday at The Station, into our 64th day on legal strike against Ontario Northland Transportation Commission. There was many family...
CP Rail: No strike or lockout until December 8
Teamsters Canada Rail Conference, representing all running trades employees at CP Rail, announced today that the parties have extended the agreement not to serve strike or lockout notice until Saturday December 8, 2007 to...