When workers start a union at their workplace, they are able to negotiate a fair contract with their employer which helps employees create a fair workplace. Collective bargaining is the beginning point for a union to secure a contract. Learn more about collective bargaining and what you can do to help secure a first contract […]
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Teamsters Canada Foundation Donates $8,000 to Food Banks Alberta
“The COVID-19 pandemic has seriously impacted people’s incomes and their ability to feed their family. We decided to engage directly with charities in light of the enormous need, and because we never shy away from a major challenge to help community members.”
Youth education: we need to do better
It is an incredibly common occurrence for workers’ rights to be neglected, and as workers continue to be taken advantage of by their employers, it has become evident that employees must be better equipped with resources to defend themselves in the workplace. This all comes down to education. All workers have rights, but many of […]
Tips for the Shift Worker: How to stay healthy during shift work
The term ‘shift work’ typically refers to any work hours outside of the standard 7am – 6pm time. As the title suggests, shift workers often do not have a consistent schedule, but rotate through various shifts. If you’re a shift worker, you know all too well that between the constant changes and odd hours, this […]
Worker and Job Automation: How can a union help?
We’re living in an age defined by technology and its advances. These rapidly evolving technological trends have changed the way we socialize, they way we entertain ourselves, the way we educate, the way we travel, and the way we consume products and services. But that’s not even close to the only thing technology has changed; […]