Canada

Sadly, we’ve learnt that the Honourable Edward M. Lawson recently passed away at the age of 86. Mr. Lawson was the Director of the Canadian Conference of Teamsters and a Canadian Senator. He was the architect behind the creation of the Canadian Conference of Teamsters in 1976, an organization which later became Teamsters Canada in 1992.

Teamsters Canada has been advocating for concrete action in the field for decades now. I’ve always believed we have to adopt significant measures and take strong action to get positive results for our members and for all Canadians.

This morning, by starting the process of repealing laws C-525 and C-377 in the House of Commons, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Labour Minister MaryAnn Mihychuk kept their promise.

These meetings will happen regularly in order to gauge progress and adapt to the new sets of challenges that our 120 000 members face every day.

When you make enough noise, they have to listen – and Canada, you’ve made a lot of noise! We are coming to the end of...

Topics covered were extensive and varied, such as the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), the repeal of union-busting laws like C525 and C377, the restoration of sector councils and the importance of proper rest for workers in the transport industry.

François Laporte, the President of Teamsters Canada, made the following statement on today's Speech from the Throne.

Mental health issues can affect every aspect of a person’s life, including their ability to work. Imagine trying to do your job while dealing...

A quick look at five of the (many) issues they discussed.

The ultimate cost of being unable to get help with a mental health issue is suicide – a preventable outcome that can be devastating...