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

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

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

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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

By Marco Procaccini Gene Sloan has a message for workers who think they can be successful by being timid and doing whatever you’re told. The first 50-year Teamsters Local 213 member, who retired at 68 last fall, has driven almost every type of road vehicle. “I was going to retire at 65; but then I … Read More

Some of the 20 Teamsters working as technicians, parts people, and service advisors at Go Auto Dodge in Surrey have been with the company for 28 years. Shop Steward Brian Devison began his career as a general mechanic in 1987 “working on nice little cars with carburetors.” The job title changed to technician a couple of … Read More

Business Agent Kimm Davis congratulates long-time Teamsters Local 213 member James Mathers. “I made it 36 years because I had the respect of the company and co-workers and a union job that allowed me to live in Kelowna and give my family a better quality of life,” said Mathers.