The relationship between Teamsters Local 213 and Arrow Transport has developed into a partnership in all senses of the word.
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Kitimat Modernization Project
Over 100 Teamsters Local 213 members are working at Rio Tinto’s Kitimat Modernization Project and the backup
tunnel that will house another turbine for the aluminum smelter upgrade. The company is talking about doubling the
workforce and that will mean work for even more Teamsters.
Coca-Cola Plants in B.C.
Hundreds of Teamster Local 213 members work at Coca-Cola plants in the province. The Teamsters working in
production, maintenance, merchandizing, warehousing and delivery at the production plant in Richmond prepare
30 flavours of products in over 80 different packages, which represents 11% of the total Coke products sold in
Canada.
Tree Island Industries
Tree Island Industries, in Richmond, manufactures farm fencing, game fencing like you see along the Coquihalla Highway, cement mesh and reinforced mesh used to shore walls in mines. Its products are in use throughout North America. “There’s a good chance that the nails you’ve used in a home renovation have been made by Teamster members,” said Secretary … Read More
Shop steward seminars
Shop steward seminars were held this fall in Kelowna and Vancouver. This year’s training topics included:
- a pension plan update
- pension plan invesments
- grievance investigations, presentations and settlement
- social media and the workplace (or How not to be a Twit online)
IKEA-Richmond
A union shop for Teamster members The Richmond IKEA store is a union shop. The 330 “co-workers” in receiving, cash, sales, housekeeping, operations, safety and security, carts, returns, service and the restaurant are members of Teamsters Local 213. You’re supporting your union brothers and sisters when you shop at the Richmond store. The only other … Read More
Cloverdale Paint
Cloverdale Paint, a 100% Canadian manufacturer, and 53 Teamsters Local 213 members are creating
products that are at the forefront of paint and coating technology. Everyone is committed to reducing or
eliminating any harmful impact on the environment from the products and their manufacture. Teamsters
work in the lab, factory and warehouse.
Waneta Dam
Members of Teamsters Local 213, in construction and living in the Kootenays, are working on the
expansion of the Waneta Dam on the Pend d’Oreille River south of Trail. The creation of a second
powerhouse, expected to be completed in 2015, will generate power from flow that would otherwise be
spilled.
