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Keep up with Grant. He's a guy who has worked in the warehouse and driving truck for delivery companies in the past, so he knows first hand some of the issues you're dealing with. He works for Teamsters Canada now and has helped deliver deals to improve the lives of Purolator and UPS employees. So, really, he knows the issues from all sides.
Video Blog #9
How the process works
Confidentiality for you. And a democratic process to decide whether you and your co-workers want to join Teamsters Canada. Watch the vid to find out more.
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If you missed our other videos:
Video Blog #8: What's been lost by FedEx Express workers - and how to get it back
Blog #6: Teamsters Canada lays down the debate challenge to FedEx management
Blog #5: On the FedEx playbook
Blog #4: Your right to negotiate
Blog #3: The real story behind union dues
Blog #2: How Grant has helped get a better deal for UPS and Purolator employees
Pension plans
If teamsters is successful in organizing fedex workers, what happens to the pension amounts that we have accrued in our individual accounts. Will or can teamsters apply to manage those amounts?? Assuming 3500 or so hourly workers across Canada with an average of $50k in an account of a 10 year employee, that is a whole lot of money for a "non-profit" organization to come into.
Both Purolator and UPS defined contribution pension plans are 100% company paid and are jointly monitored by the Teamsters and the companies. This works well as it ensures the plans are funded.
Candian Law prevents companies or unions from manipulating those monies, not to mention the plans have to report to the government every 3 years.
Myth #1: The union just wants your dues money
The truth is... As newly organized Teamsters, you won’t pay union dues until you’ve negotiated and voted to approve your first contract – and decided for yourselves whether it’s worth it. Read more >