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.
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...
Teamsters Serve Strike Notice to CPKC
Work stoppage still set for 00:01 on Thursday, August 22, unless parties reach last-minute agreement
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.
(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 Appeal Binding Arbitration Order
The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (Teamsters) filed appeals challenging the decisions that led to binding arbitration being imposed on workers at CN and CPKC, effectively stripping them of their right to collectively bargain.
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.
Before things go off the rails
The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference has received lockout notices for close to 10,000 CN and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) railway employees. Unless a last-minute agreement is reached, a work stoppage will occur this Thursday, August 22 at 00:01.
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.
CHSLD: A Historical First for Quebec’s Teamsters
For the first time in their history, the Teamsters, present in Quebec since 1903, have negotiated their first collective agreement with the provincial government.
