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Art photographer Dan Jackson’s work is familiar to the members of Teamsters Local 213 although they may not realize it. His work has been on the cover of many editions of Today’s Teamsters magazine and in the feature articles about the work they do around the province. In addition to getting a behind the scenes … Read More

There are 263 Teamster members, represented by seven shop stewards, at the vehicle processing and logistics facility on Annacis Island. Over 429,000 vehicles per year are processed at the roll on/roll off facilities on Annacis Island and Fraser Wharves. The Teamsters drive the vehicles off the general cargo ships, accessorize them and process them for … Read More

Below are links that were put up on Teamsters Canada social media concerning the IBT-UPS negotiations. This information should help if any of our Canadian members have any questions. (en) http://teamsters.ca/en/blog/2018/10/23/ups-negotiations-in-the-united-states/ (fr) http://teamsters.ca/fr/blog/2018/10/23/les-negociations-chez-ups-aux-etats-unis/ twitter.com/TeamstersCanada teamsters.ca

We need changes to the BC Labour Code Workers were under attack for the 16 years of a BC Liberal government. Their rights and protections were rolled back. With a new B.C. government comes the opportunity to level the playing field for working people.  The BC Federation of Labour has launched a campaign to bring urgently … Read More

The Teamsters Local 213 traveling training centre was a centrepiece of this year's PNE. Premier John Horgan and Minister of Labour Harry Bains came over to check it out and talk to Teamster members. The photos clearly show Horgan and Bains enjoying the learning experience of the computer simulators.

The Teamsters Joint Training School is taking the message to the people. In July, the school joined other representatives of the pipeline industry at the convention of the Assembly of First Nations in July 2018.

Business Agent Mike Symons presented Peter Dahl with a Teamsters Local 213 watch. Dahl worked for 16 years with Kelowna Ready Mix.

June 6, 2018 Canada’s Building Trades Unions fully support the Government of Canada’s response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum from Canadian companies. “We unequivocally support Prime Minister Trudeau and his government for taking swift action a day following President Trump’s short-sighted decision,” stated Robert Blakely, Canadian … Read More