International Women’s Rights Day
day is International Women's Rights Day, a day for reflection, celebration and an opportunity to empower women and girls.
CN and CPKC Push Toward Work Stoppage, Neglect Serious Negotiation Efforts
Both companies have started the legal process towards a work stoppage. The earliest a strike or lockout can legally occur is now May
Christmas Message
As we enter the holiday season, I invite you to take a moment to reflect on the events of 2023, a year marked by incredible moments of solidarity and exceptional victories for our members.
Vancouver Teamsters Rally Support for Off-Dock Truckers Amid Regulatory Challenges
In Greater Vancouver, a contentious standoff between the Office of the British Columbia Container Trucking Commissioner (BCCTC) and unionized trucking companies has sparked heated debates and concerns over the future of off-dock trucking rights.
Picket lines are a pillar of Canadian democracy
This weekend, the Toronto Star published an op-ed by our national president, François Laporte, on the new anti-scab bill before Parliament and the right to strike more generally...
Canadian Pacific Guilty of Contempt of Court in Sweeping Decision on Excessive Hours
Judge finds that CP intentionally ignored court order to stop overworking train crews. Crew fatigue is a major safety hazard in the rail industry...
CN Workers Ratify Agreement
The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) is very pleased to announce the ratification of their new collective agreement affecting approximately 6,000 Locomotive Engineers, Conductors and Yard Workers employed with CN Rail in Canada. The...
Why Freedom Mobile Workers Are Reaching Out to the Teamsters
Freedom Mobile workers from across the country have reached out to the Teamsters in the wake of the company’s recent acquisition. Amidst the uncertainty, workers are looking to protect what they have and secure...
Teamsters Announce Tentative Agreement with CN
The Teamsters Canadian Rail Conference (TCRC) and Canadian National (CN) have successfully reached a tentative agreement. The agreement must now be voted on by approximately 6,000 locomotive engineers, conductors, and yard workers employed by the company...
Teamsters Canada Pleased to See Federal Budget 2023 Supports Middle-Class Families
Teamsters Canada welcomes the newly released Federal Budget 2023 as it provides relief to middle-class families. The budget includes a variety of measures designed to protect Canadians’ economic security in the context of a rising cost of living...
