UNITY, PRIDE AND STRENGTH
Our new training school in Chilliwack is getting significant attention in the media! Check out the coverage: ‘World-class’ trades-training centre opens in Chilliwack (Chilliwack Progress) New ‘world-class’ training centre puts B.C. in commercial trucking driver’s seat (Kelowna Capital News) Teamsters launches new trucker, warehouser training school in Chilliwack (Fraser Valley Today) Teamsters launches truck driver … Read More
Teamsters Local 213 will be training B.C.’s next generation of truckers and warehousers at their new facility in Chilliwack. The 13,000-square-foot facility sits on three acres of land and will be host to three classrooms, multiple driving simulator machines and plenty of room for driving practice on site. The Teamsters 213 training school will offer … Read More
This year, the Filipino Community experienced an unprecedented tragedy during the Lapu Lapu Festival on April 26, 2025. What should have been a day of pride and joy became one of the most heartbreaking moments in this community’s history. The incident has left many in deep pain and grief, and even today, the process of … Read More
Thanks to everyone who attended and supported the annual Teamsters 213 Charity Golf Tournament this past weekend at the Penticton Golf and Country Club. It was another amazing year for supporting Special Olympics BC! With the support of our generous sponsors and the 124 golfers who attended, we raised $39,000, bringing our total to more … Read More
We were proud to see our amazing Teamsters 213 delegates participating in the 2025 Teamsters Women’s Conference in Toronto at the end of August. It was a huge benefit to our union to have so many leaders and future leaders coming together to share knowledge and develop their skills. Our delegates learned from and shared … Read More
Here’s another excellent scholarship opportunity for your kids who are enrolled in post-secondary. This one is for workers whose principal income is obtained from the pipeline construction industry. The Pipe Line Contractors Association of Canada Student Award Program opens on September 18th with a deadline of October 17th. For more information visit pipeline.ca.
What a Labour Day it was! The Teamsters 213 booth was bumping down at Edmonds Park in Burnaby. Thanks to our team for organizing face painting and a colouring contest for the kids! It was great to connect with so many families, workers, labour activists and community members out to celebrate Labour Day!
Teamsters 213 is proud to be part of this historic partnership. The Nisga’a and Tahltan nations, and Arrow Transportation Systems have agreed to purchase Stewart Bulk Terminals Ltd., which owns and operates the port in Stewart, B.C. The deepsea terminal allows the transportation of critical minerals from mines like Brucejack and Red Chris. Because Arrow … Read More
