"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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Local 464 Member Repeats As Champion!
July 30, 2014
Congratulations to long-serving Local 464 member, Dean Grant, on his performance at the 2014 BC Professional Truck Driving Championships.
Dean, who works at Agrifoods International Cooperative Limited (AICL) as a bulk-milk tanker driver, secured his 3rd title as Grand Champion at the BC Championships. In addition to the title of grand champion, Dean placed 1st in the Straight Truck class and also won the Team Trophy (along with Evan Hirst, Dale Scott, Rob Balan and Jose Lecinana).
Dean, who originally hails from Abbotsford, is a former Shop Steward who has also served on multiple committees over the years and has worked at AICL for nearly 29 years. He currently resides in Duncan, BC.
Next up for Dean will be the Canadian Championships, which are slated for early September in Esterel, Quebec. We wish him the best of luck at the nationals!
Testimonial
- Paul Landrecht - Shop Steward. Island Farms Dairy.
"I was a Shop Steward and was also on the contract negotiation team. The Union took the time and trouble to learn all about our industry and what we do. This means they are better able to fight for us whether it is on the job or at the bargaining table. We have the best contract in our industry. Thanks guys!"
- Gerald Price - Agrifoods
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