Why choose the Teamsters Union?

Thanks to the strenght of its network of Local Unions, TEAMSTERS CANADA IS THE ONLY ONE THAT CAN CONNECT YOU COAST TO COAST AND EVEN IN UNITED STATES!

Teamsters Canada represents 125,000 workers from across the entire country, employed in dozens of industries, including yours. We are affiliated with the major union powerhouses, in particular the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) and the Quebec Federation of Labour (QFL/FTQ). These two organizations alone represent several million members!

In addition, we are affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, which has 1.4 million members in North America.

| Democracy

The Teamsters Union is the most democratic because it is you who directly elect your shop stewards and the officers of both your local union and Teamsters Canada.

| Representativeness

Group of Workers in the Journal de Montréal Strike in 2006The Teamsters Union represents the great majority of workers in the road transport industry, not only in Canada, but also in other parts of North America. We have the skills and human resources necessary to help you negotiate the best possible employment contract and effectively protect your interests.

| Influence

More than ever, unity is our strength. The economic crisis has shown just how unconcerned large company directors are about workers' fate. It is time for you to be treated with respect!

| The Teamsters Advantage

By choosing the Teamsters Union, you will have access to advice from a team that endeavors to guide you in your relations with your employer:

  • A team of attorneys makes sure your employer treats you fairly;
  • We train thousands of shop stewards every year so they are capable of opposing employers' unfair decisions;
  • Our full-time lobbyist in Ottawa—the only one in the unionized world—ensures our viewpoint is heard by federal elected officials;
  • Our strike fund is your safety net in the event of a walkout or lockout;
  • We inform you about the issues affecting you and we make your concerns and demands known through national media campaigns.

For all these reasons, the Teamsters Union is the union with the best team and skills that have been proven through dozens of rounds of collective bargaining in the road transport industry.

In short, the Teamsters Union ensures you peace of mind and forces your employer to treat you with respect.