A Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) locomotive engineer died last night in an accident at the company’s rail yard in Port Coquitlam, BC. This is the tenth member of the Teamsters…
Teamsters Reach Tentative Agreement with CN, Ending Strike
After a weeklong strike, the Teamsters and Canadian National (CN) have reached a tentative agreement to renew the collective agreement for over 3,000 conductors, trainpersons and yard workers. The post…
Teamsters Release Recording of CN Ordering Fatigued Conductor to Work
Teamsters Canada today released a recording of a CN supervisor, a chief rail traffic controller (RTC), ordering a fatigued conductor to continue working for several hours. The post Teamsters Release…
In Memoriam: Sean Tracey – Parcel and Package Division (Purolator Courier)
Oct 26, 1955 – Nov 18, 2019 Passed suddenly but peacefully away at his home on Monday, November 18, 2019. Sean Patrick Tracey, aged 64 years. Predeceased by his parents…
In Memoriam: Harry Richards – Construction Division (Retired Nov 21, 2017)
Dec 26, 1947 – Nov 17, 2019 Mr. Henry “Harry” Richards passed peacefully away at home on November 17, 2019 at the age of 71 after a battle with cancer,…
In Memoriam: Terry Fillier – Automotive Division (Avalon Ford)
March 11, 1962 – Oct 3, 2019 Passed away tragically while on vacation in Florida. Predeceased by father Lloyd, mother Lenora and brother Tony. Leaving to mourn wife and best…
Propane Shortage Appears Largely Manufactured by CN
The widely reported propane shortage in Ontario and Québec appears to be largely manufactured by Canadian National Railway (CN). The post Propane Shortage Appears Largely Manufactured by CN appeared first…
Fighting for Rail Safety, Teamsters Serve Strike Notice to CN
Given a lack of progress at the bargaining table, the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) last night served notice of intent to strike to Canadian National Railway (CN). The union…
Québec Trucking Association Disconnected from Reality of Most Truck Drivers
The president of the Québec Trucking Association (ACQ), Marc Cadieux, gave an interview on Patrick Lagacé’s show last week on 98.5 FM in Montréal regarding truck drivers’ wages. The Teamsters…
Local 855 Participates in PANL’s Inaugural Advocacy and Lobby Day
News Release PANL Advocacy Day (05 November, 2019, St. John’s, NL) Teamsters Local 855 was pleased to be able to participate in the Paramedic Association of Newfoundland and Labrador’s (PANL)…