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…
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…
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…
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
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…
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…



