With every injury: See your doctor as soon as possible! Continue to see your doctor regularly. Be prepared to explain if the light duties the employer offers you are not appropriate, and If the employer is harassing you to go back to work too soon – Contact your union!Above all, don’t let anyone make you … Read More

There are many misconceptions about workers’ compensation. You’re covered even if you weren’t operating the equipment properly. It’s a no-fault system. They are not going to refuse to accept your claim because it’s your fault that you got injured (even if the employer tells you otherwise.) The only exception is if you were engaging in … Read More

This year’s Variety Telethon was another huge success; we were able to help raise $6.6 million dollars for children in B.C. who have special needs.  I would thank all the volunteers from Tree Island Steel, Ocean Concrete, WWL, Coca Cola, and all the 213 Business Representatives who gave up there valuable time to volunteer on … Read More

Notice concerning the election of the President of Teamsters Canada An election by secret ballot is being conducted among the eligible voters of Teamsters Canada to fill the Office of PRESIDENT OF TEAMSTERS CANADA International Vice-President. Ballots will be mailed on February 16th. If you have not received your ballot by February 23, 2015, or … Read More

Sun-Rype products, made by members of Teamsters Local 213 and produced for the most part in Kelowna, are well known in B.C. and available throughout Canada and the U.S. Since the company was incorporated in 1946, people’s tastes and preferences have changed and the company has adapted to new demands. There is also an increasing … Read More

Pipeline and Heavy Construction Warehousing Program  I am pleased to announce the successful completion of the Warehousing Program held January 26-30, 2015 in Kitimat. Candidates can contact the Training Plan Coordinator, (604) 874-3654, for their individual results.  Certificates and cards will be distributed when available Michael Evans, Training Plan Coordinator Business Agent Jason Conway Presenting … Read More

There is open enrolment available for the Pipeline and Heavy Construction Warehousing Program: • May 11-15, 2015 in Kelowna – (Now Full) Please contact the Training Plan Coordinator, jts213@shaw.ca or (604) 874-3654, for more information.