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The Teamsters Union applauded the announcement of the first labor complaint filed under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Rapid Response Mechanism. The complaint, filed by the AFL-CIO, the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), and the Sindicato Nacional Independiente de Trabajardores de […]

The 160 city drivers at Groupe Guilbault obtained wage increases even before the collective agreement expired. The post Teamsters Local Union 106 Truck Drivers at Groupe Guilbault Get Hourly Wage Increase appeared first on Teamsters Canada. Source: teamsters.ca

Laval, May 6, 2021 – The 160 city drivers at Groupe Guilbault obtained wage increases even before the collective agreement expired.  The employer raised the hourly rate of its professional drivers by $1.89/hour to $24/hour, effective next Monday. Workers will see their […]

(Edmonton) – Garda, the company employing airport screeners at most Alberta airports, is refusing to provide its staff 3 hours paid vaccination leave. While paid vaccination leave is mandatory in Alberta, Garda can dodge the obligation because the company is […]

Garda, the company employing airport screeners at most Alberta airports, is refusing to provide its staff 3 hours paid vaccination leave. While paid vaccination leave is mandatory in Alberta, Garda can dodge the obligation because the company is federally regulated. […]

Mental Health Week is today until May 9, 2021. This year, the theme is “Name It, Don’t Numb.” I find the theme brilliant. “Heavy feelings lighten when you put them into words. When we voice our emotions, the pain gives way. […]

Mental Health Week is today until May 9, 2021. This year, the theme is “Name It, Don’t Numb.” I find the theme brilliant. The post Name It, Don’t Numb It appeared first on Teamsters Canada. Source: teamsters.ca

Sisters, brothers, This year, the National Day of Mourning takes on a special meaning. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has caused countless work-related death across the country. In some cases, the killer was the virus. In others, the increased pace of […]

This year, the National Day of Mourning takes on a special meaning. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has caused countless work-related death across the country. The post A Day of Mourning Like No Other appeared first on Teamsters Canada. Source: teamsters.ca

As the continued level of crisis continues with the current state of COVID-19 I am writing to you to share a deep concern of our labour union as it relates to our members on what should be considered a basic […]