Be More Than a Bystander

                By Megan Terepocki When Rob Duff, training coordinator for Teamsters Local 213, signed up for Be More Than a Bystander training, he hesitated. Would it be one of those fluffy courses that wasn’t worthwhile? It turned out the course was far from fluffy. “There wasn’t anyone it … Read More

Road conditions a threat to Teamster drivers

By Marco Procaccini Everyone knows that Teamsters working on the road experience all the issues faced by other working-class people: the high cost of living, difficult working conditions, not enough attention to health and safety, retirement concerns, personal debt, and on and on. But one that doesn’t always come to mind is lousy drivers – … Read More

Company acquisition brings benefits to workers

By Leslie Dyson Company mergers and acquisitions can look like Godzilla vs. MUTOs, bringing destruction and chaos in the form of massive job losses and family and community hardships. But a strong union, such as Teamsters Local 213, and cooperative attitudes on both sides can make the process easier and beneficial to most. Shop steward … Read More

Ready mix: a good industry for women

Malinda Fabick, Alaina Dirks and Stephanie Dykes make up 33 per cent of the drivers working at Upland Ready-Mix in Campbell River. It’s an astounding percentage when the number stands at less than four per cent in most other trades in jurisdictions across the country. Before Fabick took the job at Upland, she was driving … Read More

Much at stake with new CBAs

By Walter Canta, Secretary Treasurer Persistent effort pays off. There is no truer statement when you consider the actions of our current federal and provincial governments. Construction unions, provincially and federally, have been pressing for labour agreements that benefit construction workers, their families and their communities. And we have been successful. The provincial NDP government … Read More

CLC/UWCC Post-Secondary Scholarship

The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) Young Workers Program and the United Way Centraide Canada (UWCC) are pleased to present the annual CLC/UWCC Post-Secondary Scholarship. The CLC and the UWCC are long-time partners in taking action to create prosperous, inclusive, diverse and respectful communities, safer workplaces, and a fairer Canada for working people. Two years ago, … Read More

Bursaries for women in trades

The Women In Trades Awards/Bursaries Program provides 3 building trades women in Canada with $1,500 each. One award goes to a woman journeyperson and the remaining two to apprentices. Who is Eligible? Canadian women in trades (member of the Building Trades Unions) who demonstrate integrity, excellence, and leadership within the Maintenance/Construction trades industry. Candidates who … Read More

SunRype First Aid Attendant/Janitor

Apply online (SunRype’s employment opportunities webpage) Title First-Aid Attendant/Janitor Job ID 19-03 Position Overview SunRype is an exciting, growth-oriented company. At SunRype, we work together to deliver results, challenge ourselves to continually improve and share in the success of our business. This is an ideal position for someone who is an enthusiastic, energetic individual that thrives in … Read More