"I was there when we brought the Union in. The first-time contract they won for us was unbelievable. It changed the quality of my life. I am now a Shop Steward and enjoy working with my Union and looking after my fellow workers. "
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A Holiday Message
December 14, 2023
We are as surprised as anyone that we’re at Christmas already, where does the time go?
It’s been a very busy year at the Local, completing bargaining with The Original Cakerie and Canada Bread (Bimbo Canada). Bargaining with Agrifoods and Agropur are ongoing as I write this. Meanwhile, Lactalis (Olympic Dairy) is waiting in the wings.
The IBT is back in the swing of things, with the Bakery and Dairy Divisions holding conferences once again, as well as the IBT Unity Conference in October and various other conferences.
Teamsters Canada held a very successful fundraiser for their vocational scholarship, available for Canadian Teamster members, while the JR Hoffa scholarship and the new IBT scholarship are available to support the education of the family members of our membership. (Keep an eye on your Union notice board for details!)
Local 464 held our now annual charity golf tournament in September, raising $2,900 for Coast Mental Health Foundation, who we’ll be partnering with again for 2024’s tournament.
Also, the four BC Teamster Locals affiliated with Joint Council 36 held their inaugural Education Week for a select group of our Shop Stewards, which went off without a hitch in October. This is planned to be an annual affair, bringing together Stewards from across BC and the Yukon and all four Locals.
One constant has been the support of our members, and that is the best gift of all.
From all of us at the Local, we hope you find the time to enjoy the Celebratory Season with friends and family. We wish for you to have a safe and happy Season and a prosperous New Year!
Fraternally,
Paul Barton
Secretary-Treasurer
News Archive
Testimonial
- Paul Landrecht - Shop Steward. Island Farms Dairy.
For
35 years I have been a Teamster and a Dairyworker, I was a young kid needing a
job in tough economic times. I found a place to work and make a living, I
learned to work together with others having varying and different backgrounds
than my own.
Much has changed for me personally and professionally, I got married to my
beautiful wife of almost 25 years and we have raised two amazing children, both
of whom are presently studying abroad. Both of my children were recipients of
Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Funding.
So much of my success I can credit to having a well paying union job. The
Teamsters have been a great union for me, negotiating strong collective
agreements that held good wage and benefit packages as well as the cornerstone
beliefs of seniority and workers’ rights. The Teamsters gave me a good wage and
a voice.
I have always been an active Teamster, and now I sit on Local 464's Executive
Board.
There can be a great degree of personal feelings when the word union is
mentioned, but so often I look at professional associations and realize the
name may be different, but the thought is the same...strength in numbers.
As I get toward the end of my career, I look forward to the thought of
receiving the Teamsters Canada Pension Plan, and I am so grateful for the
belief others had before me that Teamsters deserved a good and decent
retirement...thank you.
Drew
- Drew Speirs
“They have demonstrated the dedication and leadership that
our Local requires. They have always provided sound counsel, support, and frank
discussion on matters involving the members, contract negotiations and our
Local.“
- Bruce Tillapaugh –Shop Steward. Island Farms, Victoria