Announcements

Lassonde Industries Inc. announced in October 2019 that two of its subsidiaries have entered into an agreement with subsidiaries of The Jim Pattison Group to acquire Sun-Rype Products Ltd. in Kelowna and its two U.S. affiliates located in Washington State for approximately $80 million. Sun-Rype generated sales of approximately $164 million and an adjusted EBITDA … Read More

Four bursaries of $2,500 each will be awarded across the country to registered recipients who are starting or are undergoing training. See the brochure. Applicants must complete the application form and send it with an essay of about 250 words, answering the question: What are the benefits of being a Canadian Teamster member? Members must … Read More

By Marco Procaccini Everyone knows that Teamsters working on the road experience all the issues faced by other working-class people: the high cost of living, difficult working conditions, not enough attention to health and safety, retirement concerns, personal debt, and on and on. But one that doesn’t always come to mind is lousy drivers – … Read More

By Leslie Dyson Company mergers and acquisitions can look like Godzilla vs. MUTOs, bringing destruction and chaos in the form of massive job losses and family and community hardships. But a strong union, such as Teamsters Local 213, and cooperative attitudes on both sides can make the process easier and beneficial to most. Shop steward … Read More

Malinda Fabick, Alaina Dirks and Stephanie Dykes make up 33 per cent of the drivers working at Upland Ready-Mix in Campbell River. It’s an astounding percentage when the number stands at less than four per cent in most other trades in jurisdictions across the country. Before Fabick took the job at Upland, she was driving … Read More

By Walter Canta, Secretary Treasurer Persistent effort pays off. There is no truer statement when you consider the actions of our current federal and provincial governments. Construction unions, provincially and federally, have been pressing for labour agreements that benefit construction workers, their families and their communities. And we have been successful. The provincial NDP government … Read More

The Women In Trades Awards/Bursaries Program provides 3 building trades women in Canada with $1,500 each. One award goes to a woman journeyperson and the remaining two to apprentices. Who is Eligible? Canadian women in trades (member of the Building Trades Unions) who demonstrate integrity, excellence, and leadership within the Maintenance/Construction trades industry. Candidates who … Read More

Apply online (SunRype’s employment opportunities webpage) Title First-Aid Attendant/Janitor Job ID 19-03 Position Overview SunRype is an exciting, growth-oriented company. At SunRype, we work together to deliver results, challenge ourselves to continually improve and share in the success of our business. This is an ideal position for someone who is an enthusiastic, energetic individual that thrives in … Read More