FortisBC locks out IBEW Local 213
After working without a contract since the beginning of February and weeks spent in mediation, FortisBC officially locked out its employees of IBEW Union 213 on Wednesday June 26, 2013. Read the article HERE
Local Union News
WWL Automotive Terminal barbecue
This year’s annual barbecue at WWL Auto Terminal was a great success. The company provided the food. Many thanks to the management team at WWL (for organizing the event), the band Solid Red (for the great entertainment), Local 31 President Stan Hennessy (for the truck and trailer stage) and Larry Sargeant (for driving the rig … Read More
Recent retirees
Teamsters Local 213 is pleased to announce Brother John Norton’s retirement after more than 30 years of service!! John spent 30 years with Sun-Rype Products in Kelowna, BC. We were pleased to present Brother John with his retirement package including a Teamster Jacket and “30 Years” service pin. Congratulations John!!! Mike Fleury (centre), a … Read More
Kelowna General Membership Meeting
Teamsters Local 213 Kelowna General Membership Meeting was held on June 11, 2013. We had a great turn out and positive feedback. Thank you to all who attended.
Scholarship winners
Business Agent Terry Westhaver presents Amber Campbell, daughter of Teamsters Local 213 member Kevin Campbell, with a James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship. Amber Campbell, daughter of Teamster member Kevin Campbell, is one of the recipients of the $1,000 James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarships in 2012. Amber is currently enrolled at the University of … Read More
Owner operator update
In the asphalt industry, owner operators and dependent contractors got a 2.5% rate increase in 2012. A retro pay increase of 3% was provided for the first year and a 2.5% increase retroactive from March 1, 2012 for our Schedule A regular members. The regular members also received a $.10 per hour addition to their … Read More
Stop the Conservatives’ Bill C-377
Unions across the country are launching an all-out effort to stop Bill C-377. See the video The bill will severely and negatively affect labour unions because: 1) it will greatly increase the time, effort and expense to labour unions, their officers and employees to comply with the onerous regulations, and 2) the information gleaned from … Read More
Archived stories
INFORMATION FOR MEMBERS Sun-Rype now part of Lassonde Industries Shop stewards discuss grievance procedures (2018) Marijuana, cannabis and opioids Traveling Training Centre launched Pattullo Bridge Replacement Project 2018 Teamster Women’s Conference Career opportunities for women Building trades support retaliatory tariffs Debate over drones Be truck aware A cutting-edge training model Lawyer Casey McCabe retires JTS … Read More
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
