Brother Johnston was a true Teamster. He was born in Ontario in 1932 and moved to Alberta in 1956, at the age of 24 along with his three brothers. He…
Ecco Heating Workers Ratify First Collective Agreement
Earlier this month, close to 250 workers at Ecco Heating in Calgary voted 96% in favour of ratifying their first collective agreement. The company manufactures sheet metal for heating and…
Passing of Lionel Dorais
I was saddened to learn today that Brother Lionel Dorais, President of Local Union 1999 from 2000 to 2004, has passed away. He was 81 years old. The post Passing…
UPS Canada Negotiations Update #5 (Notice of Meeting for 855 Members)
August 20, 2020 UPS Canada Negotiations Update #5 (Notice of Meeting for 855 Members) Dear UPS Teamster Sisters and Brothers, On August 18, 2020, Teamsters Canada provided an update on…
Welcome UPS Clerical Staff
We would like to welcome UPS Clerical Staff to the Teamsters Local 855 family who, with an overwhelming support of 100% to unionize, are now certified and afforded the same…
UPS Canada Negotiations Update #5
Your negotiating committee met August 10 through August 14 in Ottawa. We were assisted by a mediator appointed by the federal government as referenced in our last update. The post…
Ottawa Should Limit US Dairy Market Access in Response to Trump Aluminum Tariff: Teamsters Canada
Teamsters Canada President François Laporte has released a statement calling out United States President Donald Trump for imposing a 10% tariff on Canadian aluminium and urging Ottawa to respond even…
Daniel (Danny) Ross Smith – Parsons Trucking Ltd
Daniel (Danny) Ross Smith January 2, 1952 – August 3, 2020 It is with very heavy hearts we announce that after a short, but courageous battle with cancer Daniel (Danny)…
Sister Mariam Abou-Dib Appointed Director of Government Affairs Effective Sept. 1
Sister Mariam Abou-Dib has been appointed Teamsters Canada director of government affairs effective September 1, 2020. She will be responsible for working with elected officials and public servants to advance…