Happy retirement to Dave Carr who is retiring from Van Kam Freightways after nearly 39 years of service. Dave started working for the company all the way back in 1987! Dave has been on a 2:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. shift for last 17 years. He’s looking forward to regaining regular daytime hours and … Read More
Teamsters Local 213 is responding to the devastation of this BC wildfire season. Active members who have been forced to evacuate their primary residence are eligible for a one-time relief payment of $500. To apply, contact Ernie Borelli at ernie@Teamsters213.org with proof of current address and evacuation order. Teamsters Local 213 would like … Read More
The Summer 2026 issue of Today’s Teamsters 213 magazine is now online! The print version should be arriving in your mailbox soon. This issue features the Teamsters 213 Women’s Committee, Local 213 member Nick Orford and his courage to comeback and updates from many of your local union leaders. Read the magazine here: https://www.teamsters213.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/TeamsterSummer2026-web2-smaller.pdf .
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
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
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
YOU’RE INVITED! The Teamsters 213 Joint Training School is hosting an open house and you’re invited. Please bring family and friends to the open house event on Saturday, June 27th 11am – 4pm. There will be a free BBQ and activities for the whole family! See you at 7984 Venture Place, … Read More
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 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