This year’s Variety Telethon was another huge success; we were able to help raise $6.6 million dollars for children in B.C. who have special needs.  I would thank all the volunteers from Tree Island Steel, Ocean Concrete, WWL, Coca Cola, and all the 213 Business Representatives who gave up there valuable time to volunteer on … Read More

Notice concerning the election of the President of Teamsters Canada An election by secret ballot is being conducted among the eligible voters of Teamsters Canada to fill the Office of PRESIDENT OF TEAMSTERS CANADA International Vice-President. Ballots will be mailed on February 16th. If you have not received your ballot by February 23, 2015, or … Read More

Sun-Rype products, made by members of Teamsters Local 213 and produced for the most part in Kelowna, are well known in B.C. and available throughout Canada and the U.S. Since the company was incorporated in 1946, people’s tastes and preferences have changed and the company has adapted to new demands. There is also an increasing … Read More

Pipeline and Heavy Construction Warehousing Program  I am pleased to announce the successful completion of the Warehousing Program held January 26-30, 2015 in Kitimat. Candidates can contact the Training Plan Coordinator, (604) 874-3654, for their individual results.  Certificates and cards will be distributed when available Michael Evans, Training Plan Coordinator Business Agent Jason Conway Presenting … Read More

There is open enrolment available for the Pipeline and Heavy Construction Warehousing Program: • May 11-15, 2015 in Kelowna – (Now Full) Please contact the Training Plan Coordinator, jts213@shaw.ca or (604) 874-3654, for more information.  

After 527 days the lockout of over 300 workers at IKEA in Richmond BC is over! Congratulations on standing tall Teamsters Local 213 Members.  Details to follow….

This years Shop Steward Seminar covered the IKEA Lockout from a “legal perspective”, five basic steps to organizing a Union, training school and construction updates and new legislation “Bullying and Harassment” training.   Back by popular demand two interactive skits presented by the Legal Department and Business Representatives on what Shop Stewards should and should not do.   Both Vancouver … Read More