Join the Fight

So, how can you take a next step? Well, there are a couple ways.

  1. If you're interested but don't want to commit yet, just sign up for our email updates. You can give us just an email address (so your privacy is still protected), or you can let us know who you are and what kind of information you're interested in.
  2. Ask us a question - anonymously - by visiting our AskAway forum. Your question and our answer could be shared with all website visitors.
  3. If you'd like to formally put your name behind the fight to join Teamsters Canada, visit our Sign a Card page and we'll help you sign up.

Casual workers

How would joining the Teamsters affect casual workers with respect to pay, benefits, promotions, etc? Currently, casual couriers are earning roughly $17/hour and package handlers make around $12.

By joining the Teamsters you will gain the right to bargain improvments to your current status.

Myth #2: The union will make you go on strike

The truth is... Strikes are a rare last resort in contract negotiations – more than 95% of Teamster contracts are negotiated without a strike.  A strike will only happen when a majority of workers vote to call one. Read more >