Alberta’s Transportation Workers Union

The transportation division covers workers employed at school bus companies, parking lots and garages, and car rental companies. It also covers manufacturing plant transportation workers in divisions such as chemical, paper, electronic, tires, and transmission. School bus workers are one of the largest groups within the division. These vital workers keep our cities and communities connected and work tirelessly to ensure safe practices. A union can ensure your time and effort are respected and valued.

What the Teamsters Transportation Union Can Do for You

Joining with Teamsters 987 (TLU 987) to unionize your workforce can help address the many challenges transportation workers face across Alberta.

Unionizing provides options for workers who depend on consistent hours and fair pay to provide for their families. A union can stand up for a safer and fairer workplace, greater benefits, sick days and personal days, and health-related issues. For transportation workers who face long shifts, unpredictable schedules, and physically demanding conditions, we can advocate for fair scheduling, route protections, and workplace safety standards. We also fight for pensions and retirement options. All transportation workers — from school bus drivers to parking and car rental employees — deserve stability and support. Teamsters 987 can help you find it. Discover more about how Teamsters can help transportation workers on our labour union benefits page.

• Higher Wages
• Better Health Benefits
• Increased Job Security
• Safe Working Conditions
• Fair Scheduling & Route Protections
• Paid Sick Days & Personal Days

More Than a Bus Drivers Union: All the Transportation Workers We Represent

Teamsters Local 987 represents a wide range of transportation workers across Alberta, from school bus drivers and parking lot attendants to car rental employees and plant transportation workers in industries like chemical, paper, electronics, and manufacturing. If you move people, vehicles, or goods as part of your job, a union can help ensure your work is met with fair wages, safe working conditions, and the benefits you deserve. Whether you’re working long shifts behind the wheel or managing vehicles on a plant floor in Calgary, Edmonton, or anywhere across the province, Teamsters 987 has been fighting for transportation workers since 2006.

• school bus drivers
• parking lot attendants
• car rental employees
• plant transportation workers

Starting a Union is Easy

The biggest step when starting a union is realizing that you deserve to be treated with dignity, respect and fairness. Once you find a determined leader who is committed to the cause, the process is quite straightforward and Teamsters 987 is there to support you every step of the way. To discover the 8 Simple Steps visit: How To Start A Union.

Efforts to start a union will be resisted by management. An employer may attempt to threaten you, but fortunately, you are legally protected against intimidation or dismissal. Your Teamsters 987 organizer can provide valuable advice to help you get the support of your coworkers while minimizing any risk.

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