Teamsters Canada calls on government not to let guard down Laval, February 4, 2025 – François Laporte, National President of Teamsters Canada, issued the following statement on the United States-Canada…
Close to 400 Southern Ontario School Bus Drivers & Monitors Join Teamsters Local Union 879
Close to 400 school bus drivers and monitors at Voyago have voted 57% to join Teamsters Local Union 879. The results of the vote, held in December after a yearlong…
Christmas, Scrooge, and the Power of Unions
As the holidays are fast approaching, I can’t help but think about the stories and tales we share with one another. Often, these tales reveal profound truths about our world….
Happy Holidays
We find ourselves, once again, into that most magical time of year. With this on our minds we continue to look forward to the wonderment and joy of our…
Spreading Christmas Cheer
In partnership with the Teamsters Canada Foundation Local 855 made donations to several organizations to help the people of our province have a merrier Christmas. CBS Youth Boxing Club –…
20000$ for the Plateau de travail l’Usine in Joliette
The Teamsters Canada Foundation is proud to have donated $20,000 to the Plateau de travail l’Usine in Joliette, which offers work experience to people with intellectual disabilities. François Laporte, President…
Leading the Way: Why the Right to Strike Matters
Last August, we all witnessed a significant affront to democratic rights in the way the Liberal government interfered with the rail freight transportation industry negotiations. For months, our TCRC members…
Teamsters Scholarship Fund
ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS:Submit your application for the 2025 Teamsters Scholarship by May 1, 2025. The Teamsters Scholarship Fund will provide merit-based $2,000 scholarships to 600 high school seniors of…
Leading the Way: We Focus on Issues, Not Parties
It’s not a secret that many trade unions in the world will endorse political parties or candidates. These endorsements have two goals: make waves in a political campaign and influence…
Thanksgiving 2024
We should take the time to reflect and be thankful that because of the nature of our unionized jobs we are able to maintain the lifestyle we have become accustomed…