this is what I'm hearing about the teamsters and dues

i've heard that you don't care about us all the teamsters care about are union dues because you have lost thousands members.

Teamsters Response:

The answer to that is we do care about you! Hundreds of your co-workers approached us months ago all over this country wanting to organize and we said we will help you. Remember you are the union !

On the loss of membership statement/rumor....... I can tell you that is false. Despite a recession Teamsters Canada had positive growth over the last year.

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

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