Our Annual Report for 2015
Communicating often and openly with our members is one of our top priorities. That’s why members across Canada are about to receive a report on our activities in 2015. Watch François Laporte, the President of Teamsters Canada, explain what it’s all about.
Passing of Ed Lawson, former Director of the Canadian Conference of Teamsters
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 Supports Boycott of Montreal 2017 World Police and Fire Games
Yesterday, the Teamsters Canada Executive Board unanimously approved a motion to support the boycott of the World Police and Fire Games, scheduled to take place during Montreal’s 375th anniversary celebrations in 2017.
Concrete Actions for Women – A Letter by François Laporte
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.
Reopening of Norbord Plant in Val-d’Or in Jeopardy
According to information obtained by the Teamsters Union, the re-opening of the Norbord plant in Val-d'Or is in jeopardy as the result of a decision made by Québec’s Ministry of Forests.
Sale of Rona to Lowe’s is Raising Concerns
Managers at Lowe's need to know that we'll be very vigilant regarding the 2,000 Teamster jobs at Rona, warns Serge Bérubé.
C-525 and C-377: Liberals Keep Their Promise
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.
Dismay at Transcontinental Plant in Québec City
Most of these workers aren't just losing their jobs. They’re losing their trade.
Teamsters Canada Supports Workers at the City of Montreal
Robert Bouvier's decision to cross over to management was his and his alone, especially since he is no longer involved in the labour movement. However, his decision is incompatible with union philosophy and has not been well-received by his former Teamsters brothers and sisters.
Legislative Action
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.
