Teamsters Welcome New Labour Minister
The Teamsters Union, which represents over 115,000 workers across the country, is congratulating Patricia Hajdu on her appointment as minister of Labour. Ms. Hajdu is taking over from MaryAnn Mihychuk. “We’re hoping to meet with Ms. Hajdu as soon as possible in order to continue the constructive dialogue we established with the outgoing minister,” explained Francois Laporte, the President of Teamsters Canada.
2016 In Review: Present On All Fronts
Your union was present on all fronts this past year. Just as for the many collective agreements renewed, the bargaining at UPS mobilized local...
Sentencing in 2014 Armoured Car Shooting
Two years after a shooting that critically injuring an armoured car guard, the Ontario Courts sentenced two of the three men involved in the...
Teamsters Praise Approval of Enbridge Line 3 Replacement Project
Teamsters are celebrating the government’s decision to approve the Enbridge Line 3 Replacement Project, an ambitious pipeline maintenance project that will help thousands of working families. The massive $7.5 billion project stands to generate over $514 million in tax revenue...
Successful Organizing Drive at Canada Cartage
Local Union 31 blazes an organizing trail through Yukon and British Columbia.
For over a year, Teamsters Local Union 31 has endeavoured to organize Canada...
New Collective Agreement at Calgary Coca Cola Bottling Facility
Through diligent and strategic bargaining, Local Union 987 was able to reach a new collective agreement for Teamsters at the Coca Cola bottling facility...
Thank you letter from François Laporte
Sisters, Brothers,
Our union’s international election has come to an end. I’d like to thank all the candidates for their hard work, and congratulate...
Our Commitment to Veterans
Teamsters recognize the heroism and sacrifice of our veterans. That is why we are so proud to support them.
Over the past two years,...
The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference is a Leader in Fatigue Management
The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC), which represents 12,000 workers in the rail industry, publically released its Fatigue Risk Guiding Philosophy for the Railway industry. On November 4 the TCRC issued the document to government and industry leadership alike.
Teamsters Satisfied with Measures Proposed by Minister Garneau
The Teamsters Union is satisfied with the measures proposed by Minister Marc Garneau, namely with respect to the environment and infrastructure. However, the Strategic Plan for the Future of Transportation in Canada does not directly meet the specific challenges facing rail transport workers and truckers, and the Teamsters will therefore be impatiently awaiting the detailed announcements in the coming months.
