Debate over drones

By Marco Procaccini Drones delivering packages to customers. It sounds like the world of science fiction or secret military operations, not the down-to-Earth everyday work of Teamsters. But that is changing, and Local 213 members should take notice. Business Rep Kimm Davis represents members working for UPS, Purolator, and other delivery and courier services in … Read More

Gaps in Pension Plan information

Here is a list of Pension Plan members for whom we are missing information (such as current addresses, date of birth, etc.) Please review the list and if you see your name or someone you recognize, contact us as soon as possible. Teamsters Local 213 Members Benefit Plan Tel. 604-879-8627 Toll Free 1-800-972-6241 Pension Plan … Read More

Health benefits for pipeline workers

Notice to new members: If you are a new member under the Teamsters Local 213 Health & Welfare Hour Bank Plan, you must complete Plan enrolment forms and return them to the Teamsters Local 213 Members Benefit Plans office before coverage can be activated. You must complete new enrolment forms if you have had a … Read More

Lower Mainland Teamsters at Coca-Cola back to work

Teamsters settle with Coca-Cola after mediation session with Vince Ready Teamsters Local 213 members employed by Coca-Cola in BC ratified a new collective agreement on Aug. 10, ending a job action which began on July 24. The 370 members who work in production, warehousing, trucking, and merchandising at Coca-Cola facilities in Richmond, Chilliwack, Coquitlam, and … Read More

2017 Teamsters Local 213 golf tournament

Get your tickets now! Osoyoos Golf and Country Club Call 604-876 -5213 7 to 9 p.m., Friday, Sept. 15 – Hospitality suite at the Safari Beach Resort Saturday, Sept. 16 – We golf! Tickets $120 per golfer. Dinner only $50. All Funds going to BC Wildfire Relief

Services for our members in 2017 wildfire zones

(Posted in 2017) Teamsters Local 213’s Disaster Relief Fund A Disaster Relief Fund has been set up to help Teamster members who have been affected by this year’s B.C. wildfires. The local is providing one-time financial assistance of $500 to members who have been served evacuation notice. In addition, the Red Cross received $20,000 from … Read More

Postal service for members in wildfire zones

Latest updates To help reconnect displaced residents with the postal system as quickly as possible, Canada Post is asking people to register for the Mail Forwarding service. This is an important service not just for ongoing mail and parcels, but it also provides a vital link with government and relief agencies going forward. By registering, … Read More