Teamsters Local 464 News

The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is now a done deal. This new free-trade agreement was negotiated behind closed doors and Canadians knew nothing of its negative impacts, at least, not before today.

“Talks began ten years ago. The Prime Minister should have regularly reported on the negotiating process instead of keeping voters in the dark for years,” criticizes François Laporte, President of Teamsters Canada. “The Conservatives did not have the mandate to negotiate this agreement seeing as it had not been a focus of the 2011 election campaign.”

Under the TPP, the supply management system...

As international trade negotiators continue attempting to conclude the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), farm, labor and consumer groups from throughout the Pacific Rim are demanding that they not interfere with nations’ sovereign right and responsibility to protect family farmers, processing workers and domestic food supplies – including North America’s dairy sector. 

“Too often, trade negotiators have been quick to relinquish the principles of sovereignty in the name of free trade,” said Roger Johnson, president of the National Farmers Union (NFU) in the United States.  “NFU urges negotiators...

(WASHINGTON) – July 30, 2015 marks the 40th anniversary of the disappearance of one of the greatest labor leaders in American history – James R. Hoffa.

As Teamsters General President, Hoffa honed his well-earned reputation as a tough and effective bargainer and gained the respect of labor and business leaders alike across the country. He worked hard to expand the number of working men and women who were protected by union contracts and under his leadership, the union’s membership rose to include more than 2 million workers.

Hoffa’s crowning achievement was the 1964 National Master Freight...

Canadian labour cited a new report which detailed the essential policy to build the middle class is unionization. The study was released by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives on May 1. According to the report’s co-author, economist Hugh Mackenzie, union representation affects a worker’s ability to move up the middle class ladder. Holding a union card also buffered workers from the devastating effects of hard economic times and offered greater access to upward mobility. “The findings suggest that there is a huge opportunity cost for workers who lose a unionized position, especially...

The Teamsters History Project is looking for history, photos, or stories from the Local Union, as well as preparing a history book on ‘Teamster Participation During Major Conflicts’ to honour the sacrifice of thousands of Teamsters who served in the American and Canadian Armed Forces throughout history.

As part of this book, a list of all casualties incurred by Teamster members will be included. Much of this information has been drawn from The International Teamster Magazine. Unfortunately, not all battle fatalities were published in the Magazine, as not all Local Unions reported casualties to...

Based on the results received, François Laporte of Local Union 106 has been elected President of Teamsters Canada, replacing Robert Bouvier, who held the position for the last 15 years.

François Laporte joined the Teamsters in 1985, first with Local 1999 and Joint Council 91, and went on to hold different positions including Communication Specialist, Organizer, Director of Government Affairs, and Union Representative.

At the regional level, he gained comprehensive Union experience while sitting on the Executive Board of Teamsters Local Unions 931, 1998 and 106, and while serving as Union...

Dear Brothers & Sisters:

At the most recent meeting of your Local Union Executive, Brother Bruce Stott offered his resignation from the Vice President position due to his recent retirement.

At the same meeting, the Executive Board appointed Brother Darrell Lawres to the Vice President vacancy. 

Darrell has been a Union Activist for many years and has served as a Chief Shop Steward at Saputo. Congratulations to Darrell Lawres and we wish him well in this position. 

All Members - Teamsters Local Union No. 464

Dear Brothers & Sisters:

As per the election rules, the ballots to elect a new President for Teamsters Canada will be mailed on February 16, 2015 to all members in Canada.

If you do not receive a ballot within seven (7) days of the mailing date, please contact the Election Supervisor, Erica D. Clapp, at 1-613-768-7546.

Thank you. 

Fraternally,
Paul Barton
President/Business Representative

Be sure to support the annual Variety Telethon, airing on Global on February 14 & 15, 2015. Over 100 Teamster volunteers will be on site over the weekend to assist with the event, which is held annually at Coquitlam's Hard Rock Theatre (attached to the Casino).

Last year, Variety raised over $6.6 million to help support disabled children and their families in BC. Be sure to watch the Telethon, or better yet, drop by the Theatre to show your support for Variety's kids.

If you are interested in joining our crew of volunteers, please contact our office at 604-876-6464 or e-mail team464admin@telus...

Agreement Reached to End Twenty-Five Years of Government Oversight 

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