Some labour organizations are concerned that the country’s preoccupation with the legalization of recreational marijuana could lead to employer heavy handedness and abuse of workers’ rights. July 1 marks the day when it becomes legal. Medical use of cannabis has been legal in this country since 2001. The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction … Read More

Letter from Secretary-Treasurer Walter Canta to Teamster Local 213 members Dear Teamsters Local Union No. 213 Members, We are pleased to announce the launch of the Community Building Standards Campaign! The Community Building Standard has been initiated across Canada by our founding partners: Labourers’ International Union of North America (LiUNA), Canadian Piping Trades (UA), Teamsters … Read More

Teamsters Local 213, in partnership with Teamsters Local 31, now offers discounted rates for members using Park ‘N Fly for personal and business travel. (download flyer)

Operating independently of WorkSafeBC, the Workers’ Advisers Office provides free advice and assistance to workers and their dependents on disagreements they may have with WorkSafeBC decisions. There is help for Teamster members who have questions about a WorkSafeBC decision. The Workers’ Advisers Office, operating independently of WorkSafeBC, provides free, independent advice and assistance, representation, training, and mentoring … Read More

Community benefits. Stronger communities. It’s no surprise that approximately 70% of British Columbians support Community Benefits Agreements (CBAs), according to a recent poll by Research CO. However, criticisms are being hurled by anti-union groups like the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA), the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses and groups like the Christian Labour Alliance … Read More

Leave space. Be safe. Be truck aware. Teamsters Local 213 supports the Be Truck Aware, campaign, a multi-stakeholder initiative in B.C. aimed at raising awareness of the hazards of passenger vehicles and large commercial trucks not sharing the road safely. Each year in British Columbia, approximately 60 people are killed in traffic crashes involving large … Read More

February 28, 2018 (Ottawa) – The Canadian Building Trades Unions applauds the Trudeau Government’s third budget as it supports many important initiatives with the construction trade sector. “When the Finance Minister began his speech by talking about Joan the Plumber and her path towards entering that trade, I knew that the government has been listening … Read More

Date: Friday, February 16, 2018 Tom Sigurdson, Executive director The BC Building Trades welcomes the announcement today by the NDP government that construction will start on a new Pattullo Bridge in 2019. We are heartened by the government’s commitment to continue moving B.C. forward with this major public infrastructure project. The increased safety and efficiency … Read More