This week is Rail Safety Week. It’s an important time to educate the public about the basics of rail safety by, for instance, reminding everyone never to approach tracks except…
Unifirst Workers in Langley Win 15% Raise, End Strike
Workers at Unifirst Canada in Langley, BC, voted 93% earlier this week to end their four-week strike and ratify a new three-year contract. Workers secured an inflation-beating 10% raise in…
Significant gains for Olymel Anjou workers
A new six-year collective agreement was signed on September 9, 2022 for Olymel Anjou workers. These workers are represented by Local Union 931 of the Teamsters Union of Quebec. The…
François Laporte Appoints Mariam Abou-Dib As New Executive Director
I am happy to announce that I have appointed Sister Mariam Abou-Dib as Executive Director of Teamsters Canada. This appointment is in line with the reorganization of Teamsters Canada’s administrative…
Single Parents Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (SPANL)
Keeping with tradition, Teamsters 855 and Agropur have once again teamed up to provide Single Parents Association of Newfoundland and Labrador with a dairy donation! As children head back to…
Fall 2022 Scholarships
It’s that time of year, Back-to-School, and there are 3 scholarships available for Fall 2022: Robert J Watson. Available for financial dependent of member. Award $2,000. Deadline is October 15,…
Are Workers Really Making Inflation Worse?
By Francois Laporte, president of Teamsters Canada Today is Labour Day, and I would like to take a moment to address those who wrongly believe that unions, union members and…
Are Workers Making Inflation Worse?
By Francois Laporte, president of Teamsters Canada Today is Labour Day, and I would like to take a moment to address those who wrongly believe that unions, union members and…
Edmonton Airport Security Screeners Negotiate 12% Raise, Signing Bonus
Edmonton – Airport security screeners at Edmonton International Airport voted in favour yesterday to ratify a new collective agreement. Workers negotiated a 12% raise over the next two and a…
Purolator Offer Ratified
Brothers and Sisters, This is to inform you that the Teamsters’ nationally recommended offer from Purolator was ratified by 60.3%. The new contract is now in effect. The company has…