Drivers, Detailers at Robert Q Airbus Join Teamsters
Earlier this week, close to 75 workers at Robert Q Airbus in London, ON voted to join Teamsters Local Union 879.
The new members include drivers who shuttle travellers to the Detroit and Toronto Airports, and...
Teamsters Disappointed by New Food Guide
Teamsters are disappointed that the new food guide minimizes the role of milk products. Milk and dairy products can be a healthy part of any diet. Moreover, the evidence that went into the new food guide comes disproportionately from U.S. government dietary guidelines, which have been deemed to “lack scientific rigour” by the National Academies of Science.
CP Rail the Aggressor, Not the Victim
The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) is confused at the sight of Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) publicly playing the “victim card” in current contract negotiations. The TCRC is reacting to the company’s claim that unions are attempting to take the company hostage.
Teamsters letter to Ontario Education Minister Lecce: We stand with CUPE
Upon hearing of your intent to invoke the notwithstanding clause to quash a labour dispute with this province’s education workers, I felt compelled to write to you and advise of the significant ramifications of such actions on all the province’s labour unions fundamental right to negotiate on behalf of our hard-working members...
Think Global, Act Local
Teamsters Canada participates at the international level fighting for global labour rights to further protect Teamsters’ rights in Canada.
London Nestle Factory Adds 150 Full-Time Positions to London Facility
Teamsters 647 is excited to announce that through the hard work of our Teamsters 647 Nestle members, the London Ice Cream plant will soon be hiring 150 permanent full-time production positions at its London facility. Our members produce products like Häagen-Dazs, Parlour, and Drumstick. Recently, a $51.5 million expansion was announced to help with greater production demands.
Helping a Falsely Accused Trucker
Life threw Brother Alexander a curveball in 2016. Josh was driving back to Canada from Michigan on the last leg of an international run when he pulled over to get some rest before arriving at the border...
Unions in Times of Uncertainty
In his Labour Day message, Teamsters Canada President Francois Laporte reflects on the importance of unions in times of uncertainty.
Teamsters to Leaflet over Gate Gourmet/Airport Food Service Outsourcing
Toronto, February 1, 2014 — Teamsters Local Union 647 representing workers at Gate Gourmet has called for Information leafleting starting on January 31st at various times, at 2498 Britannia Road East. The reason for...
Ontario Teamsters Call for Paid Sick Time for all Essential Workers
Craig McInnes, the president of Ontario Joint Council 52, has written to Doug Ford urging him to implement paid sick leave for all essential workers. See his letter below.
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