Rest in Peace Troy Tompkins

It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Teamsters Local 213 member Troy Tompkins.   Troy was a truly great guy. Some of his most memorable union jobs were on the Coastal GasLink Pipeline construction as a Shop Steward and at the LNG Canada project in Kitimat, where he was quickly promoted … Read More

Congratulations to our 2026 scholarship recipients!

At Teamsters Local 213 we support our members and their families! A massive congratulations goes out to the 15 recipients of the 2026 Student Award Scholarships in recognition of Joseph Whiteford and Don McGill. The scholarship awards 15 children or grandchildren of Teamsters 213 members with $2,500 for their post-secondary education. We’ll post photos of … Read More

Rest in Peace Steve Messervier

It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of our Brother, Steve Messervier. Steve was more than just a member of our Union. He was a friend, a respected coworker and someone who genuinely cared about the people around him. He was always willing to lend a hand, offer his support and stand … Read More

Apply now for the Teamsters Local 213 Student Award Scholarship Program!

The deadline to apply for the Teamsters Local 213 Student Award Scholarship Program is June 30th! Get your applications in now. The scholarship awards 15 children or grandchildren of Teamsters 213 members with $2,500 for their post-secondary education.   Send your application to secretarytreasurer@teamsters213.org.

Teamsters Local 213 supports retendering of the Massey Tunnel Replacement project

Teamsters Local 213 Principal Officer Tony Santavenere released the following statement on the provincial government’s decision to retender the Massey Tunnel Replacement project: “We know residents of the Lower Mainland are keen to see this project move forward in a serious way, and so are we. Our members have been making great preliminary progress on … Read More

Teamsters Local 213 supports exploration of new dams

Teamsters Local 213 proudly supports BC Hydro’s new plan to meet increasing energy demand. The plan to “conserve, optimize and build” includes the exploration of two new possible hydroelectric dams, one at Site E in the Peace Region and one on the Homathko River on the coast, north of Lund. These projects, should they move … Read More

Teamsters 213 member Owen Bach retires after 49 years!

A massive congratulations to long-time Teamsters Local 213 member Owen Bach. Owen is retiring from Van Kam Freightways Kelowna after 49 years of service. Incredible!   We’re wishing Owen an amazing retirement. Great work! Owen is pictured with Local 213 Business Representative Rob Cook (R).

Teamsters Local 213 member Mersija Begic retires after 22 years

A big congratulations to Teamsters Local 213 member Mersija Begic of Canadian Linen who is retiring after 22 years of service. Enjoy your time off, you’ve earned it!   Mersija is pictured with shop steward Jayshree Hirala and her co-workers behind her!