Is IKEA going American?

IS IKEA GOING AMERICAN?? IKEA’s inconsistent labour relations violate international union standards, leaving hundreds of employees without work in Canada and other countries across the globe. It is often said that Canada is like the United States run by Scandinavians. But in the realm of labor relations, one iconic Swedish company, IKEA, is behaving in … Read More

IKEA Hurts Families

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters launches IKEA Hurts Families Website  

ITF/UNI Global Commission of Inquiry into IKEA’S Practices

Four panelists spent Wednesday talking to store managers and employees on the picket line, followed by a two-hour public hearing Thursday afternoon at the Wosk Centre for Dialogue in downtown Vancouver.  After listening to a wealth of emotional testimony from embittered IKEA employees during a hearing in Vancouver, international trade union representatives are pledging overseas … Read More

Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace

Employers were made aware last year when Bill 14 passed and became a formal section in the Worker’s Compensation Act that harassment and bullying is considered unacceptable workplace conduct.  On November 1, 2013 all employers in BC must have a workplace harassment and bullying policy in place that includes procedures for reporting and investigating complaints.  … Read More

Teamsters Women’s Conference

“’New Day, New Power, New Orleans, was the theme of this year’s conference!   We asked our attendees what the highlight of the Women’s Conference was for them and here are their responses: Jenny Gaylard:  “The speech from Donna Brazilia…it was inspiring, powerful and exhilarating!!  She captivated the women instantly with her humor, life experiences … Read More