Teamsters Local 464 News

Variety Children’s Charity is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to raising funds and distributing grants throughout British Columbia to inspire hope, enrich lives and build a better future for children who have special needs. Teamsters has proudly been partnered with Variety Children’s Charity for the past 52 years.

The Variety Show of Hearts Telethon in support of Variety, the Children’s Charity was held on February 11, 2018. The 2018 Telethon was a 10-hour-long, live telecast which was held at Coquitlam’s Molson Canadian Theatre at the Hard Rock Casino. Over 100 volunteers...

In the summer of 1954, racist signs on the women’s washrooms at the Namu fish cannery divided the facilities between “Whites” and “Natives”. They had been there for years, but despite demands from both the United Fishermen and Allied Workers Union (UFAWU) and the Native Brotherhood of BC (NBBC), management took no action.

In August, the workers did. In a joint meeting of first nations and white workers, the 154 members voted unanimously to do away with the signs and proceeded to do so. It was a small step in the long march to overcome racism and ethnic divisions in BC’s fishing industry. The...

March is Women’s History Month and March 8 marks International Women’s Day. The Teamsters Union honours women’s accomplishments during this month, while championing progress and celebrating women’s achievements year-round.

Teamster women are strong and committed to improving the lives and working conditions of all workers. Throughout the Teamsters’ 115-year history, women have played a critical role in the fight for justice. Whether marching in the streets for workers’ rights or taking their message to statehouses, Teamster sisters have always fought and continue to press forward for social and...

This is a reminder that the deadline for all applications is March 31, 2018. Due to the increase in the number of applications, the Fund chose to have ISTS administer the application process this year. The ISTS system is completely online, and you can access this through the Fund’s website: www.jrhmsf.org. 

If you have questions, you may access the Fund’s website and view the Frequently Asked Questions section by clicking here.

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Notice - Executive Board Changes

I would like to provide a brief update from the Dairy Division of Teamsters Canada to augment the excellent coverage already being provided by Brother John McCann, regarding the ongoing NAFTA negotiations. I have attached 2 articles (see links below) which I trust are of interest to provide an overview of what is at stake should the Canadian dairy supply management system fall prey to the US demands, as well as an article highlighting an article highlighting an ever-increasing number of US dairy advocacy groups suggesting the US dairy industry would be well served if they were to adopt a...

Team BC PeeWees, a group of 12-year-old boys, represented British Columbia at the Canadian Nationals in Whitby, Ontario this past summer. After losing in the quarterfinals to the eventual tournament winners, Six Nations, the boys defeated Team Alberta handily to capture bronze in their first ever National tournament.

Brother Nolan Balatti is the proud father of two of the participants and is very pleased with their accomplishment. Congratulations to Team BC PeeWee!!

“As a teamster for almost 19 years now, I was very proud to see it posted on my son's back, it speaks to how you guys have always...

The 26th annual Child Find/Michael Dunahee "Slo-Pitch Tournament of Hope", was able to raise over $14,000 this year. Money raised through the Tournament of Hope goes toward printing costs for Child Find BC literature. All of Child Find BC's services, from case management to ID clinics, to community awareness and education, are provided at no cost to BC families. We would like to congratulate the Teamsters Local Union No. 464 slo-pitch team, who won in their division during the 26th Annual "Michael Dunahee Tournament of Hope" which took place this summer in Victoria.