IKEA Richmond Lockout

IKEA Richmond Lockout Solidarity BBQ June 21st Click here to watch video Thank you to all who made yesterday happen! From the BBQ and Dessert preparations, to Picket Cheque Hand out, the BBQ set up/clean up, to parking and people marshaling it really was a fantastic effort by all! It was great to have so … Read More

Insurance premiums for IKEA members

NOTICE TO All LOCKED OUT IKEA BARGAINING UNIT MEMBERS Teamster Local 213 members who are Locked Out and have a policy with American Income Life Insurance Company can have their premiums waived if they have had policies in place for 90 days. Every member with a policy should have a Lock Out/Strike waiver in his … Read More

Kelowna General Membership Meeting

Teamsters Local 213 Kelowna General Membership Meeting was held on June 11, 2013.  We had a great turn out and positive feedback. Thank you to all who attended.

IKEA Richmond locks out employees Monday May 13th

IKEA Richmond store will lock out its employees effective Monday May 13th.   After two rejected offers that called for a variety of concessions, a proposed return to a tiered wage system and contracting out of bargaining unit work the workers must now protect themselves.  United action can achieve what needs to be done and Teamsters … Read More

Serving Teamster members in B.C.’s Northwest

Jason Conway, business agent serving Northwest B.C., is based at the Teamsters Local 213 office in Prince George. However, since he started the job in October 2012, he’s not yet spent a week at the office. He’s been on the road supporting members who are working on some of the biggest construction projects in the … Read More

Scholarship winners

Business Agent Terry Westhaver presents Amber Campbell, daughter of Teamsters Local 213 member Kevin Campbell, with a James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship.       Amber Campbell, daughter of Teamster member Kevin Campbell, is one of the recipients of the $1,000 James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarships in 2012.  Amber is currently enrolled at the University of … Read More