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International Brotherhood of Teamsters Nomination Meeting Results International Brotherhood of Teamsters Nomination Meeting results for the Teamsters Convention to be held in Las Vegas Nevada, June 28...
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Recent passing of Brothers Jeffrey “Jeff” Vest and Ken Griffiths It is with sadness that we announce the recent passing of two Vernon area members, Brother Jeff Vest and Brother Ken Griffiths. Jeff...
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A nomination meeting was held on January 20, 2021 to nominate candidates for Delegates and Alternate Delegates to the 30th International Convention of the IBT to be held in Las Vegas, NV. IBT Delegates...
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View ArticleVaccination becomes mandatory in the Federal Sector in Canada
“Our representatives with the federal government will be attending meetings over the next few days to obtain all the details that concern our members.” François Laporte, President of Teamsters Canada...
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Teamsters Union Amasses $200,000 for Flood Victims in B.C.
December 7, 2021 In response to the catastrophic floods in British Columbia caused by torrential rainfall, the Teamsters Union has mobilized its Canadian local unions, Joint Councils, and Teamsters...
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Passing of Business Agent George Olver
We are very sad to announce the passing of Business Agent George Olver after a short battle with cancer. George joined Teamsters Local 213 as a member at Tree Island Steel in 1989, and then became a...
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The Teamsters support Bill C-3
The Teamsters Union supports the Trudeau government’s plan to offer 10 days of paid sick leave to all workers in federally regulated sectors. By amending the Labour Code, Bill C-3 would extend paid...
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Melinda Warnock GoFundMe
On Dec. 16 one of our sisters was involved in a horrific accident. Melinda Warnock is a fellow courier in Vernon, B.C. On Thursday she was in a mall parking lot at the back of her truck unloading...
View ArticleTeamsters – Thanks for all professional drivers for your hard work
Thanks for all professional drivers for your hard work. A number of Canadian truckers have planned a massive convoy with hopes of ending a mandatory vaccine mandate that was put into place across the...
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Georgia Main Food Group – Teamsters on Strike
Currently 24 Teamsters Local 213 members employed by Georgia Main Food Group Limited (formerly HY Louie) are on the picket line at 4401 Still Creek Drive, Burnaby BC. The members are office workers at...
View ArticleShop Steward Seminars and Golf Tournament
Shop Steward Seminars: Kelowna September 10, 2022 At the Coast Capri, Kelowna Vancouver September 24, 2022 At the Sheraton, Guildford Prince George October 15, 2022 At the Coast Hotel, Prince George...
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Our brothers and sisters at Remple Bros. Concrete are on strike
Our brothers and sisters at Remple Bros. Concrete are on strike. This has directly effected Ocean Concrete and Allied Ready Mix members as well. Please try to show your support by stopping by any of...
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IKEA proposes major Richmond store expansion
IKEA is considering growing its retail operations in Metro Vancouver by significantly expanding its Richmond store. The Richmond location is unionized and has approximately 276 local 213 members. The...
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Teamsters Ratify Historic UPS Ccontract
Five-Year National Agreement Passes Overwhelmingly, One Supplement to Be Renegotiated. (WASHINGTON) – Today, Teamsters voted by an overwhelming 86.3 percent to ratify the most historic collective...
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2023 Teamsters Women’s Conference
The 2023 Teamsters Women’s Conference “Sisters in Harmony” was held in Nashville Tennessee August 27-30. Local 213 sent 10 delegates for specialized training, sharing ideas and strategizing on...
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Peter Aussem Obituary and Celebration of Life
The family of Peter Aussem share the sad news of his passing on Saturday, December 30. Peter was born in 1935 in Johore Bahru, Malaya, and passed away at Vernon Jubilee Hospital after a determined...
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A race against time – Achieving a new Federal Anti-Scab Law
On November 9, 2023, fulfilling a commitment made to the New Democratic Party, the federal government introduced Bill C-58 into Parliament. The bill, if passed, would prohibit the use of replacement...
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Teamsters Local 31 LRB victory in Purolator case puts workers’ rights against...
A recent labour board victory by Teamsters members working at Purolator Courier over being disciplined for refusing to get injections against the COVID virus could have major ramifications for the...
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