Purolator Courier strike vote

Dec. 21, 2016 Despite sincerely trying to find common ground with Purolator Courier, negotiations between the Teamsters and the Purolator hit a standstill after 6 weeks of intense bargaining. So the Purolator Negotiations Committee unanimously moved to ask members to endorse strike action through a strike vote.Here’s what Teamsters at Purolator need to know: The … Read More

Whitford scholarship winner

Haley Eburne, daughter of Doug Eburne (left) from Tree Island Steel, and with Local 213 Vice President Tony Santavenere was a recipient of the Joseph Whitford scholarship. Congratulations Haley!

Another Local 213 scholarship winner

Kayla, daughter of Local 213 member Vince Fazio from Tree Island Steel and Teamsters VP Tony Santavenere Kayla was required to submit a statement about the impact of her family’s association with Teamsters Local 213 What has living in a teamster household meant to my siblings and me? Living in a teamster household has provided … Read More

Election returns all nominated members of the executive board

All nominated members of the Teamsters Local 213 Executive Board were re-elected by acclamation on Oct. 19, 2016. “It is truly an honor to be recognized ‎in this way by our membership,” said Secretary Treasurer Walter Canta. “Our members’ confidence re-emphasizes the commitment of our elected union officers to all members. We will endeavor to … Read More

Inside Sales Rep job posting

Praxair, a Teamsters Local 213 signatory company, is looking for a full-time sales rep for its Cranbrook location.

Local 213 dental techs stand firm

By Marco Procaccini Dental technicians and support staff are not likely the first group of workers that come to mind when thinking about Teamster members. The Local 213 members at Fine Arts Dental Lab in East Vancouver are doing their best to hold onto their jobs in a rapidly changing industry with a not-so promising … Read More