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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…