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29
Oct
UPS Canada Negotiations Update #9 (voting extended)
It has come to our attention that, due to postal delays, several members still have not received their voting package with instructions on how to cast their ballot. Therefore, we are extending the deadline to vote to Friday, November 6 […]
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29
Oct
Marriott Courtyard Markham Workers Ratify New Agreement
Hotel workers at the Marriott Courtyard Markham voted 99.9% in favour of ratifying a new collective agreement earlier this month. The workers are represented by Teamsters Local Union 847. The post Marriott Courtyard Markham Workers Ratify New Agreement appeared first […]
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29
Oct
Massive Job Losses at Avis Budget Group
Avis Budget Group has announced that it is drastically reducing its activities and laying off the majority of its workers in Quebec. The company is invoking a case of “force majeure” to justify its decision. The post Massive Job Losses […]
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27
Oct
Plan Summary – IBT Elections 2020-2021
On October 26th, 2020 the IBT Election Supervisor approved the 855 Local Union Election Plan. To see the details of the approved Plan Summary please review the images below. The Plan Summary contains all the relevant information on the nomination […]
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26
Oct
All Systems Go for ELD Mandate: Teamsters Canada & Canadian Trucking Alliance applaud
Federal Transport Minister Marc Garneau announced today the body responsible for the third-party certification of electronic logging devices (ELD) under Transport Canada’s mandate has been accredited and is ready to begin testing ELDs to ensure their compliance with the regulation […]
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15
Oct
UPS Canada Negotiations Update #8 (voting details)
This update is to inform you on the process and timeline for the vote on the employer’s final offer. It is imperative that you cast your ballot. The post UPS Canada Negotiations Update #8 (voting details) appeared first on Teamsters […]
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14
Oct
Mario Ayala honoured by Héritage hispanique Québec
The organization Héritage hispanique Québec presented the Quebec Hispanic Pride Award to Brother Mario Ayala, union representative of Teamsters Local Union 106 and director of the Clothing Division at Peerless. The post Mario Ayala honoured by Héritage hispanique Québec appeared […]
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01
Oct
Intercity Bus Drivers Need Better Protection
The Teamsters Union is concerned about the safety of intercity bus drivers. This follows the assault of a member of Teamsters Local Union 106 who was punched in the face by a rider who did not want to wear the […]
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21
Sep
Working from home during the pandemic: much to think about
These past months, COVID-19 has shaped our collective imagination. The need for physical distancing has forced us to question how we work. Last spring, as offices became deserted and factories closed, health care facilities and other businesses were moving full […]
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19
Sep
UPS Canada Negotiations Update #7 (Final Offer)
Negotiations to renew your collective agreement concluded today with the company making a final offer. This comes after seven consecutive days of intense talks in Toronto, from Sunday, September 13 to Saturday, September 19. The post UPS Canada Negotiations Update […]
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