We Will Never Forget
Eight years ago today, tragedy struck our sisters and brothers at G4S. While performing a routine cash service at the University of Alberta’s HUB Mall, Travis Baumgartner fatally shot three of his coworkers, Eddie Rejano, Brian Ilesic and Michelle Shegelski. A fourth, Matthew Schuman, was rushed to hospital with gunshot wounds to the head.
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.
Passing of Aline Lachapelle, a Pioneer of our Union
I was saddened to learn this week that Sister Aline Lachapelle, former president of Teamsters Local Union 1998, passed away. She was the first woman to become president of a Teamster local union in Canada.
Passing of Sister Colleen Slota
It is with a heavy heart that we share the tragic news of the sudden and untimely passing of one of our members, Sister Colleen Slota. Colleen's life was tragically cut short in a car accident just after completing her shift, at 2:30a.m., when her vehicle was struck by a pick-up fleeing from the police...
Passing of Tom Keegel
C. Thomas “Tom” Keegel, General Secretary-Treasurer Emeritus of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020 following a lengthy illness. Keegel served as the union’s general secretary-treasurer from 1999 until 2012.
National Day of Mourning
April 28 is the National Day of Mourning, a day to remember those who died, or were injured or made ill, from their work. It is also a day people are asked to recommit to improving health and safety and preventing tragedies in the workplace.
The Passing of Pierre Deschamps, Teamster Pioneer
It's with sadness that the Teamsters Union learned that a pioneer of our union in Québec, Pierre Deschamps, passed away.
Passing of Brother Jonathan Ferris
I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Brother Jonathan Ferris, who tragically died in a car crash on February 13 at the age of 42, while on his way home from his night shift at GardaWorld Cash.
Passing of Jim Johnston, an Alberta Teamster
Brother Johnston was a true Teamster. He was born in Ontario in 1932 and moved to Alberta in 1956, at the age of 24 along with his three brothers. He quickly found work as a driver for Prairie Pacific Trucking – and boy was a real trucker...
Passing of Brother Dave Norkett
It is with a heavy heart that we share the tragic news of the passing Brother Dave Norkett. His life was tragically cut short in a workplace accident at Tecna Forge in Niagara Falls this week.
