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President of Ontario Women’s Caucus addresses General Membership Meeting

  Sister Lenna Phenix addressed the membership at the November 2011 General Membership Meeting speaking to the vision of the Women’s Caucus, which is affiliated with Teamsters Canada and the IBT and currently has two boards, one in Ontario and one in Quebec. She spoke about the difference Unions have made in women’s lives, their successful fundraising efforts, and how they resonate as activists in their Union as well as in the community. She advised of a meet and greet being held on December 2nd 2011 at Local 847’s Union Hall. Sister Phenix then thanked President Craig McInnes for the opportunity to reach out to the membership. President McInnes thanked Sister Phenix for her efforts and assured her that the Teamsters Ontario Women’s Caucus would continue to receive support from Local 938 for the efforts in the future.
 

Teamsters Canada Youth Committee

February 7 – 8th, 2011 – Vancouver, BC

The fourth Teamster Canada Youth Committee meeting took place in Vancouver, BC. Two guest speakers from different Teamsters’ Locals were invited; Stan Hennessey – Local 31 and Don McGill – Local 213. Both discussed various issues including, the history of the Teamsters, the growing struggles the union faces in today’s industries, and how they became involved with the union.

The second segment of the meeting provided some insight into the achievements committee members have accomplished since the inception of the Youth Committee. A positive announcement since establishing a Facebook page is that we have already achieved nearly 500 members. 

The Committee members presented several new ideas for the future including action plans for communicating our goals and objectives; spreading the word about the Teamsters Canada Youth Committee; getting out into the community with charitable work or fundraising events; organizing drives; and helping out during strikes. We plan to develop a pamphlet which will provide members with more information on who the Teamsters Canada Youth Committee is and what its mandate is.

If anyone would like to get involved in our work or has any ideas or questions about our activities, please do not hesitate to contact me by e-mail. Thank you.

Mike Broderick – Trustee
Teamsters – Local 938
275 Matheson Blvd E.  
Mississauga, ON
L4Z 1X8 Canada
mbroderick@teamsters938.org

 

In 2009, I was appointed by Joint Council 52 to represent Local 938 on Teamsters Canada Youth Committee. I have attended three meetings since then.

The Committee is comprised of 15 members across Canada under the age of 35. The members come from various backgrounds such as soft drink, railway, construction, retail and couriers. These employees are business agents, officers and rank and file members.

The committee's mandate is to provide a voice for the young members and advise Teamsters Canada on matters of interest of the young members and support Teamsters Canada in it activities.

Since these meetings, the Committee has come up with some objectives, for example how to get the youth more involved and to promote values such as unity, pride, education and respect within our union and community.

As well, a logo was design and a Facebook page was developed. I am looking forward to the future of this Committee and where it can go, this could bridge the gap between young and older members and get the young members more involved with their local unions. If you have any questions about the Youth Committee and would like to get involved please contact me. Thank you.

Mike Broderick
Trustee Local 938
mbroderick@teamsters938.com

Always well attended, Local 938 members are encouraged
To join in and…

Support Your Union!

45 women members from locals across Canada joined IBT General Secretary-Treasurer Tom Keegal and Teamsters Canada President Bob Bouvier to participate in workshops in Minneapolis, Minnesota from September13th to 19th 2010. Under the theme “Teamster Women: Proud of the Past, Prepared for the Future” the delegates enjoyed a full range of leaning sessions including a first ever separate Canadian workshop dealing with local issues.

What Will You Experience at Our Meetings?

 

New brothers and sisters are welcomed to the Union!

  

Retirees are thanked for their years of service and presented with a Teamsters watch!
 

Up-to-date reports are presented to all attendees and  healthy dialogue between members, Business agents and Executive on current issues are encouraged!

  

Draw prizes are a favourite meeting element and Teamsters shirts and hats are always popular

 
   

 

Members have an opportunity to meet with their colleagues to discuss individual issues!