Teamster women: Shaping the future!
More than 1,000 Teamster sisters from all over North America are currently converging on Montreal to attend the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Women’s Conference. Our sisters of Quebec’s local unions are also attending in great numbers. Welcome to the French-speaking capital of North America!
Zero Tolerance for Violence Against Women
One out of every four violent crimes reported to the police is a case of domestic violence, according to Statistics Canada. Women's Shelter Canada indicated in its most recent report that of the 550 shelters it supports, 59% reported a decrease in calls at the beginning of the pandemic. However, as the lockdown measures eased, more than half of these shelters (61%) experienced a surge in calls.
Teamsters Women’s Conference Ends on a Positive Note
“BECAUSE OF ALL THE SISTERS IN THIS ROOM, THE TEAMSTERS ARE A STRONG UNION.”
International Women’s Rights Day
day is International Women's Rights Day, a day for reflection, celebration and an opportunity to empower women and girls.
Passing of Aline Lachapelle, a Pioneer of our Union
I was saddened to learn this week that Sister Aline Lachapelle, former president of Teamsters Local Union 1998, passed away. She was the first woman to become president of a Teamster local union in Canada.
Letter from the President of Teamsters Canada on the occasion of International Women’s Day
This year, International Women’s Day feels timely, as a sense of normalcy finally starts pervading our daily lives. Without a doubt, one of the main reasons we can all breathe just a little bit easier is due to the significant role that women played throughout the pandemic.
Nathaly Guillemette Elected VP of Québec Federation of Labour
Sister Nathaly Guillemette from Teamsters Canada has been elected vice-president – women on the executive board of the Québec Federation of Labour (QFL), a decision-making body also known as the “bureau.”
