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04
Dec
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 […]
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01
Dec
United Against AIDS
Last year, more than 38 million people were living with HIV worldwide. The post United Against AIDS appeared first on Teamsters Canada. Source: teamsters.ca
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30
Nov
Teamsters Canada Statement on Federal Economic Update
The national president of Teamsters Canada, François Laporte, made the following comments regarding today’s federal economic update… The post Teamsters Canada Statement on Federal Economic Update appeared first on Teamsters Canada. Source: teamsters.ca
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24
Nov
Sleeman-Unibroue launches its canning line
While the official launch celebration for the canning line at Unibroue’s Chambly plant did not take place as planned because of the pandemic, the Teamsters are proud to report that the line is already operating at full capacity. The post […]
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21
Nov
Passing of Tom Keegel
C. Thomas “Tom” Keegel, General Secretary-Treasurer Emeritus of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020 following a lengthy illness. Keegel served as the union’s general secretary-treasurer from 1999 until 2012. The post Passing of Tom […]
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17
Nov
Pandemic Blues
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly changed our lives. This terrible ordeal requires us to adapt quickly to something out of the ordinary. Who would have thought a couple of years ago that we would ever face such a global crisis? […]
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09
Nov
Teamsters Canada Foundation Donates $10,000 to Quest Food Exchange
Quest Food Exchange is a non-profit organization that provides varied affordable and healthy foods to Canadians facing food insecurity. The post Teamsters Canada Foundation Donates $10,000 to Quest Food Exchange appeared first on Teamsters Canada. Source: teamsters.ca
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06
Nov
UPS Offer Ratified
The final offer from UPS has been ratified by a majority of Teamster members who voted. The post UPS Offer Ratified appeared first on Teamsters Canada. Source: teamsters.ca
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30
Oct
GTA Hospital Clerical Workers Negotiate 4.65% Raise
Earlier this month, over 700 hospital clerical workers voted by 96% to ratify a new collective agreement. The union bargaining committee was able to negotiate a 4.65% raise. The post GTA Hospital Clerical Workers Negotiate 4.65% Raise appeared first on […]
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30
Oct
Dean Picco – Seawatch
Passes suddenly away at our cabin in Salmonier Line on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 Dean Picco of Mount Pearl aged 49 years. Predeceased by his father Joseph. Left with fond and loving memories his fiancé Roxanne of 5 years; step […]
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