Victory for the Teamsters in Abitibi-Temiscaminque

The Teamsters Union will represent employees working for LRL, Boisvert, Bergeron and Lacasse, all companies that specialize in woodchips transport in the Abitibi-Temiscaminque region. The Teamsters organizing campaign in this Quebec region lasted...

Action Day on Integrators

Campaign posters and leaflets were posted and displayed on Teamsters’ bulletin boards “on the job” all across the country. Teamsters are learning about the ITF, its goals, and our role in the wider...

Air Canada Jazz wage re-opener

Dear Brothers and Sisters: In the last letter sent to Teamsters members concerning the Air Canada Jazz wage re-opener, we made the commitment to inform you of the arbitrator’s final award. You...

The Arthurs Report: “Fairness at Work Federal Labour Standards for the 21st Century”

Mr. Arthurs released his report of Part III of the Canada Labour Code on October 30th 2006. The Report contains many significant recommendations that would, if implemented, enforce current standards and create new...

Replacement Workers Bill passes second reading

Members of Parliament voted 167 to 101 on second reading to send Bill C-257 to Committee for review. NDP and Bloc MPs were unanimous in their support. The Liberal MPs overwhelmingly supported...

Action Day on Integrators November 9, 2006

Teamsters Canada works closely with the international labour movement to build on our successes in Canada, and to help our brothers and sisters in other countries have what we enjoy, the right to join...

Teamsters Canada participates on the introduction of RAIC

Transport Canada has been working on a new Restricted Area Identity Card Program (RAIC) for over a year, and Teamsters Canada and the JAZZ Council have been there every step of the way. The...

Anti-Scab Campaign

A few weeks from now, our Members of Parliament will vote on changes to the Canada Labour Code that, if adopted, would put an end to the use of scabs during labour disputes. Working...

Update for September 21st, 2006

Your Flight Attendant Council along with our Business Agents met with arbitrator Michel Picher on September 10th and 11th, 2006, in Montreal. A summary of our proposal has been mailed to your home address...

Funeral of Réjean Roy

The family will receive condolences at the funeral complex on Monday, August 28th from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Salon Darche, located at 7679 Taschereau Boulevard...