And we’re off! The International Brotherhood of Teamsters Women’s Conference began this morning in Montreal, the French-speaking capital of North America. On this morning’s agenda: workshops on bargaining, TITAN, interpreting…
Teamsters Call on Government to take Action and Protect EMS Workers
(22 MAY 2019, ST. JOHN’S, NL) THE PROVINCIAL DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IS DELIBERATELY FORCING ambulance workers to choose between civic responsibility and their personal right to fair working conditions, Richard…
Teamster Leaders Laud Lifting of U.S. National Security Tariffs
Jim Hoffa, General President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, and François Laporte, President of Teamsters Canada, made the following statements today on the lifting of the U.S. steel and…
100th Anniversary of the Winnipeg General Strike
On May 15, 1919, over 35,000 Winnipeg public and private workers united to send a clear message to employers and to governments: they would strike in order to win better…
Solutions to problems in CHSLDs and private retirement homes
A provincial decree to impose common working conditions in residential and long-term care centres (CHSLDs) and private retirement homes has become inescapable. That is the conclusion reached by the Teamsters…
Airport Screeners Send CLAC Packing in Grande Prairie, AB
In a three-to-one vote on Thursday, airport screeners at the Grande Prairie Airport turned down representation from the Christian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC). The CLAC was attempting to raid…
National Day of Mourning
Today is the National Day of Mourning, a day to remember those who died, or were injured or made ill, from their work. It is also a day people are…
Dicom Workers in Drummondville Join the Teamsters
Owner operators of the Dicom courier company in Drummondville have joined the ranks of the Teamsters Union. Source: teamsters.ca
Tentative Agreement at Autobus DL
A tentative agreement has been reached between the Teamsters and managers at Autobus DL. The company’s 30 school bus drivers are members of Teamsters Local Union 106. Source: teamsters.ca
Remembering Legendary Usher & Teamsters Local Union 847 Member Andy Mastoris
Brother Andy Mastoris, a legendary usher at the Scotiabank Arena and long-time member of Teamsters Local Union 847, died last week at the age of 80… Source: teamsters.ca