Workers at Sandoz Begin 24-hour Strike
Workers at the Sandoz Factory in Boucherville begun a 24-hour strike at 7 am this morning. Progress made by workers over the past few years, pensions, and wages are at the core of the labour dispute. These 267 workers are affiliated with Teamsters Canada Local Union 1999 voted 91% in favour of a strike on May 14th
Laurentian Intercity Bus Drivers on Strike
Some 125 bus drivers employed by Transdev and who serve the Conseil intermunicipal de transport des Laurentides (CIT or Laurentian Intercity Transportation Council) will be on strike as of tomorrow at 4:15 am. The labour dispute, which involves members of Teamsters Local Union 106, stems from management’s unwillingness to offer...
Preventive withdrawal: Supreme Court refuses to hear Teamsters case
The Supreme Court has refused to hear the case brought by the Teamsters Union a few months ago concerning preventive withdrawals for pregnant women.
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Sandoz Workers Vote to Strike
Sandoz workers in Boucherville overwhelmingly rejected the employer’s offer and 91% voted in favour of a strike mandate at Saturday’s union meeting. The work stoppage will take place when deemed appropriate. At issue are wages and failure to respect seniority when assigning shifts.
Workers at Beaubois Choose the Mighty Teamsters
On the morning of February 22, 2016, Patrick Prud’homme, organizer for Local Union 1999, had no idea that he was about to embark on...
Death of Jean Lapierre Sends Shockwaves
Several leaders of Teamsters Canada worked closely with Mr. Lapierre in 2004, when he was federal Transport Minister. His death sent shockwaves through our ranks yesterday, and we would like to offer our deepest condolences to Mr. Lapierre’s family, friends and colleagues.
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.
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.
Dismay at Transcontinental Plant in Québec City
Most of these workers aren't just losing their jobs. They’re losing their trade.
