Around 50 workers at Gate Gourmet in Ottawa could go on strike as early as 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, December 14, warns Teamsters Local Union 647. The post UPDATED: Strike…
Leading the Way: Keeping Our Guard Up on Driver Inc
Every month, I use this space to talk about an issue that directly impacts our members. Last month, it was the wave of laws threatening our union rights. This month,…
James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund
The application process for scholarships from the James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund is now open. Direct Link to Apply: https://aim.applyists.net/JRHMSF/ Program Key: JRHMSF The deadline for application completion is March 2, 2026….
Nomination Notice Mailout
Nomination notices have been mailed out to current members of the local. Please check your mail and if you do not receive this important information, contact the local as soon…
Remembrance Day 2025
History states that those who do not learn from the past are doomed to repeat it. This time of year our attention is focused on what should have been the…
Teamsters React to Federal Budget
Laval, QC, November 4, 2025 – Teamsters Canada is highlighting several encouraging measures in the new federal budget, while expressing serious concerns over cuts to the public service, particularly within…
2026 Teamsters Scholarship
The Teamsters Scholarship Fund applications for the 2026 scholarships will be available starting Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Teamster.org/scholarships. In order to expedite the awarding of scholarships, applications will be…
Leading the Way: We Are Under Attack Like Never Before
Unions in Canada are facing a coordinated assault. In Québec, the CAQ is moving to make portions of union dues “optional” under the banner of transparency. What may look benign…
Teamsters Slam Union-Busting CAQ Bill
Teamsters Canada et Teamsters Québec (Conseil conjoint 91) dénoncent le projet de loi déposé aujourd’hui à Québec sur les cotisations syndicales. The post Teamsters Slam Union-Busting CAQ Bill appeared first…
Alberta Teamsters Blast Danielle Smith After Attack on Teachers’ Rights
Alberta Teamsters are standing firmly with education workers in defence of their right to free and fair collective bargaining. Union leaders today condemned Premier Danielle Smith’s decision to invoke the…