Before things go off the rails

The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference has received lockout notices for close to 10,000 CN and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) railway employees. Unless a last-minute agreement is reached, a work stoppage will occur this Thursday, August 22 at 00:01.

Teamsters Receive Lockout Notice From CN 

Work stoppage still set for 00:01 on Thursday, August 22, unless parties reach last-minute agreement

Teamsters Serve Strike Notice to CPKC 

Work stoppage still set for 00:01 on Thursday, August 22, unless parties reach last-minute agreement

CIRB Moves Strike or Lockout Deadline at CN and CPKC to August 22

The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference, which represents close to 10,000 workers at CN and CPKC, has taken note of today’s decision from the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) on essential services.

CHSLD: A Historical First for Quebec’s Teamsters

For the first time in their history, the Teamsters, present in Quebec since 1903, have negotiated their first collective agreement with the provincial government.

Teamsters Support Striking LCBO Workers

The below letter was sent today to Ontario's Minister of Finance by Craig McInnes, President, Teamsters Ontario Joint Council 52. Dear Mr. Peter Bethlenfalvy, As you know, some 9,000 LCBO workers represented by OPSEU walked...

Teamsters Vote to Reauthorize Strikes at CN and CPKC

The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) today announced that close to 10,000 workers at CN and CPKC have voted to reauthorize strikes at both companies, if negotiated settlements cannot be reached. Overall, workers voted 98.6% to reauthorize a strike, with an 89.5% turnout.
A group of Teamster organizers outside of another company.

Alberta’s Labour Board, Bad Bosses, and the Battle for Your Rights

Alberta’s labour board choked off a union organizing campaign at a food-processing facility hit by a workplace fatality. By Bernie Haggarty, Secretary-Treasurer, Teamsters Local Union 362 Picture this. You work at a food-processing facility. The pay doesn’t...

Teamsters Vote to Authorize Strikes at CN and CPKC

The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) today announced that close to 10,000 workers at CN and CPKC have voted to authorize strikes at both companies. Unless parties can reach an agreement, a work stoppage can occur as early as May 22, at 00:01.

Teamsters Reach Tentative Agreement with Gate Gourmet 

Toronto, April 28, 2024 – Teamsters Local Union 647 today reached a tentative agreement with Gate Gourmet. The agreement must still be ratified by members in a vote to be held tomorrow, Monday, April...