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

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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

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

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

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

Training for size, mass and load securement, Hours of service and commercial  vehicle Inspection will be made available on May 12, 13 and 14 at Teamsters Local Union 213 hall, 490 East Broadway Vancouver. To attend this program you must have a current Pipeline Construction Safety Training (PCST) ticket. There is a deposit of $50 … Read More

Mexico’s Grupo Bimbo SAB is paying $1.83-billion for Canada Bread Co. Ltd., the bakery division of Maple Leaf Foods Inc., in a long-awaited deal that dramatically reshapes Canada’s largest food manufacturer. Read about it here:  Mexico’s Grupo Bimbo buying Canada Bread for $1.83-billion