FedEx Freight Drivers Join Teamsters
Teamsters Local Union 931 has filed a request for union certification on behalf of approximately 30 owner operators at FedEx Freight. The Montréal-based workers make deliveries and drive semi-trucks for a living.
Cabotage Rules Protect Jobs on Both Sides of the Border
Laval, QC, July 10, 2019 – Conservative Party Leader Andrew Scheer’s promise to review cabotage rules between Canada and the United States has prompted North America’s largest trucking union, the Teamsters, to raise important...
Accident on Highway 30: Knights of the Highway to the Rescue
It was a beautiful, remarkably mild night in April. Georges Miller, 39 was sitting behind the wheel of his semi. This Teamsters Local Union 1999 member works for Robert Transport, and, since he began...
Teamsters say no to restricting trucking hours in Montreal
Yesterday, the TVA network reported that Mayor Coderre was reconsidering the place of trucks and wanted to shorten delivery hours on the island of Montreal.
The A13 Traffic Jam and the QPP’s Serious Allegations
The provincial government and the Québec Provincial Police (QPP) are looking for scapegoats. It appears that they’re accusing two truckers, who were stuck in snow and allegedly refusing to move, of causing the traffic jam that trapped 300 drivers on the A13 during a blizzard...
Téo Taxi Drivers Join Teamsters Union
Some 400 workers at Téo taxi have chosen Teamsters Local 1999 to defend their interests. A request for union certification filed on July 31 this year was certified by the labour board this week.
Veterans Gain Access to Commercial Driver Opportunities
Veterans will be able to find well-paid jobs as truck drivers in the construction industry, and improve their life.
Let’s Hear From the Professional Drivers!
A professional driver by profession, Jean Chartrand is the president of Teamsters Local Union 106. The Teamsters Union represents the interests of over 5,500 professional drivers in Quebec.
Teamsters Satisfied with Measures Proposed by Minister Garneau
The Teamsters Union is satisfied with the measures proposed by Minister Marc Garneau, namely with respect to the environment and infrastructure. However, the Strategic Plan for the Future of Transportation in Canada does not directly meet the specific challenges facing rail transport workers and truckers, and the Teamsters will therefore be impatiently awaiting the detailed announcements in the coming months.
Historic labour contract at Midland Transport Inc.
Montreal, July 5, 2019 — Once again, the Teamsters have shown leadership benefitting men and women workers in the transportation industry. The Union has successfully concluded bargaining for an enhanced collective agreement that is...
