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 Vest joined the Coca-Cola Bottling Company in 1979 and worked his way to a career as a service technician.
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Ken Griffiths worked at the Lavington Glass Plant in the late 70’s and then moved on to work as a warehouseman.
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Teamster Local 213 Members join 2020 Vancouver Labour Day Parade
View a video of the Vancouver 2020 Labour Day Parade. https://vimeo.com/456755676
B.C. alters rules to make unionization easier
Labour Minister Harry Bains said a cabinet order last week to allow union sign-up cards to remain valid for six months, instead of three, was a lagging provision of a labour code law passed unanimously by all parties in the legislature in 2019.
Parental benefits for workers are possible
National union negotiates parental wellness program
Workers benefit from company acquisition
Road conditions a threat to Teamster drivers
Teamsters Canada pressing for Red Seal certification for its driver members and apprenticeships.
Artist view of Teamster work
Be More Than a Bystander
Teamsters 213 staff join team to stop bullying and harassment of women and girls.