Support locked out IKEA Richmond worker’s

IKEA Richmond Lockout CKNW Radio Station is running a poll for today only.  The question is:  The strike at IKEA in Richmond has been going on for one year – would you cross the picket line to go shopping? Show your support and vote NO!  …Send IKEA a message! Vote Here

Teamster Members suffer devastating loss

Teamster members suffer a devastating tragedy as a fire raged through their home destroying all their belongings and beloved pets.  Jeannie (Teamsters 213 member) works at IKEA and has been locked out for almost an entire year, her husband Al is a Teamster Local 31 member.  This family of five have lost everything and unfortunately … Read More

Local 213 Secretary Treasurer responds to Vancouver Sun IKEA article

Letter for Publication Vancouver Sun Dear Editor; Re: Ikea must not punish loyal workers, by Susan Martinuk, March 24, 2014; Ms. Martinuk’s article exhibits a marked lack of understanding of the dynamics of collective bargaining under the B.C. Labour Code. Opinion should be based on facts, not bias.  If she understood the differences between Canada … Read More

Arrow Transportation Employment Opportunities

www.arrow.ca COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT MECHANIC Ashcroft, BC   We are looking for licensed commercial transport mechanic to complement our team in Ashcroft, BC. We offer: A strong and growing company Full Time, Year Round Work Competitive Wage ($34.00), Benefits & Pension A Commercial Vehicle Inspection Ticket and welding experience is an asset. We are an equal opportunity … Read More

Praxair Canada – Driver Wanted

Great Things Are In Store… with Praxair Canada Inc. Driver Wanted  With a dynamic, customer orientated team and a shared commitment for safety and excellence; we manage over 200 retail stores, production, metal fabrication, chemicals, food & beverage, professional healthcare and homecare.  We currently have an opening in our Cranbrook, BC Branch for a: Driver … Read More

Arrow Transport

The relationship between Teamsters Local 213 and Arrow Transport has developed into a partnership in all senses of the word.

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General Membership Meetings

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING To all Members: Teamsters Local Union 213 will be holding a General Membership Meeting in Castlegar on Monday, March 24, 2014 at the Super 8 in Castlegar at 7:00 p.m. We encourage all members to attend. Teamsters Local Union 213 will be holding a General Membership Meeting in Cranbrook on Tuesday, March … Read More

Show of Hearts Telethon

The 48th Annual Variety Show of Hearts Telethon raised $6,671,138 for children with special needs across B.C.  Sixty five Teamster members volunteered their valuable time to support the telethon in the capacity of access control.  Business Representative and access control  co-chair Tony Santavenere thanks all the volunteers once again for their hard work and says he “is looking forward … Read More