UNITY, PRIDE AND STRENGTH
Leanne Foulger 
A recent labour board victory by Teamsters members working at Purolator Courier over being disciplined for refusing to get injections against the COVID virus could have major ramifications for the Canadian work force. Teamsters Local 31, sister local to Teamsters 213, which also has members working at the firm, heralded the decision as a watershed … Read More
On November 9, 2023, fulfilling a commitment made to the New Democratic Party, the federal government introduced Bill C-58 into Parliament. The bill, if passed, would prohibit the use of replacement workers by an employer during a legal strike or lockout. The bill would prevent an employer from using the services of any of the … Read More
The family of Peter Aussem share the sad news of his passing on Saturday, December 30. Peter was born in 1935 in Johore Bahru, Malaya, and passed away at Vernon Jubilee Hospital after a determined fight with cancer. He was 88 years old. Peter was predeceased by his parents, Henry and Moira Aussem in 2002, … Read More
The 2023 Teamsters Women’s Conference “Sisters in Harmony” was held in Nashville Tennessee August 27-30. Local 213 sent 10 delegates for specialized training, sharing ideas and strategizing on leadership roles within the Union. The conference offered over 40 informative workshops, general sessions and a rally outside of Yellow Corp. headquarters to call for bankruptcy reform. … Read More
Five-Year National Agreement Passes Overwhelmingly, One Supplement to Be Renegotiated. (WASHINGTON) – Today, Teamsters voted by an overwhelming 86.3 percent to ratify the most historic collective bargaining agreement in the history of UPS. The five-year contract protects and rewards more than 340,000 UPS Teamsters nationwide, raising wages for full- and part-time workers, creating more full-time … Read More
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
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:
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.
