New Study: Union labour more productive, cost-effective

Union labour builds better and saves money! A new independent report finds Western Canadian union labour is 17% more productive than open shop. Even while earning higher wages, union workers deliver 7% lower project costs. That’s $70,000 in savings on every $1m of project cost. We’re proud that our members are the best of the … Read More

LNG Canada Phase 2 gets final investment decision

Teamsters Local 213 is pleased to celebrate the final investment decision for LNG Canada Phase 2.   This multi-billion-dollar expansion will add two more liquefaction trains and double the facility’s export capacity from about 14 million to 28 million tonnes of LNG per year.   Teamsters Local 213 members worked incredibly hard to ensure LNG … Read More

Teamsters Local 213 Golf Tournament raises $58,500 for Special Olympics BC!

Another successful Teamsters Local 213 Golf Tournament is in the books! We are incredibly proud to announce that this year’s tournament raised $58,500 for Special Olympics British Columbia! This money will bring support, success and happiness to so many incredible athletes in this province! A huge thank you goes out to all of our sponsors … Read More

Teamsters 213 member Dean Bolen retires after 21 years!

A happy Teamsters Local 213 retirement goes out to Dean Bolen! Dean is retiring after 21 years with Van-Kam Freightways. Congratulations on an outstanding career!   Dean is pictured with Teamsters Local 213 Business Representative Rob Cook.

Teamsters 213 member Dave Eirie retires after 45 years!

Teamsters Local 213 wishes a hearty congratulations to long-time member Dave Eirie who is retiring from Coca Cola after 45 years of service. What a career!   Dave is pictured with Teamsters 213 member Kevin Baggs (L) and Teamsters 213 Business Representative Jim Loyst (R).