Every Armoured Car Guard Needs a Partner, Says Teamsters Local Union 927
In New Brunswick and PEI, Teamsters Local Union 927 is fighting to make sure every armoured car guard works with a partner. This is...
Brother Ken Deptuck Wins Award from Employee Assistance Professionals
Laval - Teamsters Canada lobbyist and national advisor Brother Ken Deptuck on Monday received the Ross Von Weigand Labour Award. The award recognizes Brother Deptuk’s work in establishing employee assistance programs at Canadian Pacific and Canadian National. It also highlights his efforts to promote mental health support and awareness in the workplace.
Teamsters Respond to Federal Supply Chain Task Force Report
Recommendations on Transport Sector Vacancies on the Right Track, but Right to Strike Must be Protected
A Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Today marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day we set aside every year to honour both residential school survivors and those who never made it home. The day is especially important for their families and communities – publicly remembering this painful past and its ongoing effects is key to healing.
A Message from our Indigenous Persons Liaison
My name is Ernest Bishop. I am Six Nations Upper Mohawk. I also carry the title of Indigenous Persons Liaison for my great union, Teamsters Canada. I would like to take this opportunity to speak on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
François Laporte Appoints Mariam Abou-Dib As New Executive Director
I am happy to announce that I have appointed Sister Mariam Abou-Dib as Executive Director of Teamsters Canada. This appointment is in line with the reorganization of Teamsters Canada’s administrative services, which aims to maximize the use of our resources and our employees’ expertise to ensure that all matters requiring action from the national office are covered. This change is effective as of today.
Are Workers Really Making Inflation Worse?
By Francois Laporte, president of Teamsters Canada
Today is Labour Day, and I would like to take a moment to address those who wrongly believe...
Purolator Offer Ratified
The Teamsters’ nationally recommended offer from Purolator was ratified by 60.3%. The new contract is now in effect.
Truck Drivers: Beware of the “Driver Inc” Scam
Whether you are a seasoned veteran or completely new to trucking, anyone can fall victim to the “Driver Inc” scam. Be very careful if you are told to incorporate as a trucking company to make more money. Unless you lease or own your own truck, you are likely walking into the “Driver Inc” scam. Read on if you want to help yourself and your fellow truck drivers and potentially save tens of thousands of dollars.
Teamsters Continue Efforts to Improve Rail Safety
At the 13th Teamsters Canada Convention, delegates unanimously adopted a resolution to continue our efforts to improve rail safety and to fight the fatigue that afflicts workers in this industry...
