Leanne Foulger

IKEA proposes major Richmond store expansion

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IKEA is considering growing its retail operations in Metro Vancouver by significantly expanding its Richmond store. The Richmond location is unionized and has approximately 276 local 213 members. The company recently submitted a development permit application to the municipal government to seamless perform a major building expansion of the existing building at 3320 Jacombs Road. … Read More

Our brothers and sisters at Remple Bros. Concrete are on strike

On Strike

UPDATE – Sept. 1, 2022

Safety and freedom to choose overtime work were at the heart of the grueling strike by Teamsters Local 213 members at Rempel Bros. Concrete facilities across the Lower Mainland. But despite some concerns, the overall results are being celebrated as a victory…. Read More

Shop Steward Seminars and Golf Tournament

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Shop Steward Seminars:
Kelowna September 10, 2022 At the Coast Capri, Kelowna
Vancouver September 24, 2022 At the Sheraton, Guildford
Prince George October 15, 2022 At the Coast Hotel, Prince George

Golf Tournament September 17, 2022

More details to come.

Georgia Main Food Group – Teamsters on Strike

APRIL 6, 2022 - UPDATE:   After 5 hard weeks on the picket line Teamsters Local 213  Union Members employed  by  Georgia Main Food Group Limited (formerly HY Louie) ratified a new collective agreement on Monday night, ending  job action which began March 3rd, 2022.   The agreement was reached with the assistance of Mediator Grant McArthur ... Read More