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Message from François Laporte, Teamsters of Canada President

Each month, François Laporte, President of Teamsters Canada, comments on the labour news cycle in a series of columns called Leading the Way. Join him as he discusses the issues facing Canadian workers from coast to coast.

We’re Canadian: We Will Stand on Guard for Thee

The past few weeks have been… intense. Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States after weeks of threatening...
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Christmas, Scrooge, and the Power of Unions

As the holidays are fast approaching, I can’t help but think about the stories and tales we share with one another. Often, these tales...
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Leading the Way: Why the Right to Strike Matters

Last August, we all witnessed a significant affront to democratic rights in the way the Liberal government interfered with the rail freight transportation industry...
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Leading the Way: We Focus on Issues, Not Parties

It’s not a secret that many trade unions in the world will endorse political parties or candidates. These endorsements have two goals: make waves in a political campaign and influence how members cast their votes.
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Leading the Way: Reaching Out to New Canadians and Integrating Them is Crucial to Canada’s Future

More than just a program, we need a vision with a plan. We must ensure that newcomers are fully integrated into our society, which can only be achieved by integrating them into our economy.
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Teamsters Canada represents 125,000 members in all industries across the country. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, with which Teamsters Canada is affiliated, represents 1.4 million workers in North America.

Contact us :
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450 682-5521
1 866 888-6466
400-1750 Maurice-Gauvin, Laval, QC H7S 1Z5, Canada

Teamsters Canada est un syndicat canadien qui représente plus de 125 000 membres dans les secteurs du transport, de la production, de l’hôtellerie et des services.

Contactez-nous :
[email protected]
450 682-5521
1 866 888-6466
400-1750 Maurice-Gauvin, Laval, QC H7S 1Z5, Canada

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Teamsters Statement on Federal Election Results

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Teamsters Canada is congratulating Prime Minister Mark Carney on his election victory. The union is calling on all parties to put workers first amid the ongoing trade dispute.

National Day of Mourning: Voting Is Remembering

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Every April 28th, in Canada, we observe a National Day of Mourning. It’s a day dedicated to workers who have died, were injured, or...

Leading the Way: Vote for What Matters

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It’s election season. A couple of weeks ago, our new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, after just a few days in office, asked the Governor General to dissolve Parliament, triggering a general election.

Teamsters Statement on Arbitration Decision at CN

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Today, the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (Teamsters) received the arbitrator's decision regarding the terms of its new collective agreement with Canadian National (CN)

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Teamsters Statement on Federal Election Results

communications -
Teamsters Canada is congratulating Prime Minister Mark Carney on his election victory. The union is calling on all parties to put workers first amid the ongoing trade dispute.

National Day of Mourning: Voting Is Remembering

communications -
Every April 28th, in Canada, we observe a National Day of Mourning. It’s a day dedicated to workers who have died, were injured, or...

Leading the Way: Vote for What Matters

communications -
It’s election season. A couple of weeks ago, our new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, after just a few days in office, asked the Governor General to dissolve Parliament, triggering a general election.

Teamsters Statement on Arbitration Decision at CN

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Today, the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (Teamsters) received the arbitrator's decision regarding the terms of its new collective agreement with Canadian National (CN)

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