Recent passing of Brothers Jeffrey “Jeff” Vest and Ken Griffiths

Recent passing of Brothers Jeffrey “Jeff” Vest and Ken Griffiths

It is with sadness that we announce the recent passing of two Vernon area members, Brother Jeff Vest and Brother Ken Griffiths.
Jeff Vest joined the Coca-Cola Bottling Company in 1979 and worked his way to a career as a service technician.
vernonmorningstar.com/obituaries/jeffrey-john-jeff-vest
Ken Griffiths worked at the Lavington Glass Plant in the late 70’s and then moved on to work as a warehouseman.
vernonmorningstar.com/obituaries/ken-griffiths

Teamster Local 213 Members join 2020 Vancouver Labour Day Parade

View a video of the Vancouver 2020 Labour Day Parade. https://vimeo.com/456755676

B.C. alters rules to make unionization easier

Labour Minister Harry Bains said a cabinet order last week to allow union sign-up cards to remain valid for six months, instead of three, was a lagging provision of a labour code law passed unanimously by all parties in the legislature in 2019.

https://vancouversun.com/news/politics/b-c-alters-rules-to-make-unionization-easier/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR23v6judQChqq2BpVWoMlRXW4URCAyK-a2TUgathUTiDDSSu1CDl6pxInc#Echobox=1586811003

Parental benefits for workers are possible

National union negotiates parental wellness program

Workers benefit from company acquisition

Teamsters at Superior Propane

Road conditions a threat to Teamster drivers

Teamsters Canada pressing for Red Seal certification for its driver members and apprenticeships.

Artist view of Teamster work

Be More Than a Bystander

Teamsters 213 staff join team to stop bullying and harassment of women and girls.