Teamsters Local 987

2020 was a very tumulus year for many. We're excited to welcome 2021 and are wishing you and your family a healthy, safe and prosperous year ahead.

Shayla Klein won the James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship in 2014 and encourages others to apply. Shayla shares how she was involved with Teamsters Local 987 and how she learned about this scholarship. Watch the video here: http://ow.ly/rBN050DdAHE #ScholarshipWinnerSeries

Feeling cooped up inside? Here are 50 easy winter activities to try with your kids over the holiday break: http://ow.ly/3b2A50CNago

As 2020 comes to an end, we wanted to remind you to check out the new Teamsters Local 987 Scholarship. It's designed specifically for Alberta 987 members only and can be used toward furthering your education. Click here to learn more and apply: http://ow.ly/UvId50CNCUS

Happiest holiday wishes from all of us at Teamsters Local 987 of Alberta. May your winter holidays be filled with joy and giving thanks as you spend time together this holiday season.

If you missed our Teamsters #ScholarshipWinnersSeries, you can catch up and watch all the videos along with a summary of Alan Xiang's interview here: http://ow.ly/NA6W50COm8Y

This thanksgiving let's be thankful for all the things we previously took for granted. Simple pleasures such as attending a large gathering, attending university, hugging, travelling among many other activities we look forward to having back in our lives, hopefully again soon. Share in the comments one of the things you are thankful for!

Meet Lian Su a Teamsters 987 member and her son Alan Xiang. Last year, she encouraged Alan to apply and he is now one of the 2019 recipients of the James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship. Learn more about Alan's plans for the scholarship funds in this interview: http://ow.ly/1keh50BLnYC #ScholarshipWinnerSeries Teamsters Canada

In 2014 Shayla Klein won the James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship. Let's follow her journey as she shares how she learned about the scholarship and a bit about how she was involved with Teamsters Local 987. Watch the video here: http://ow.ly/7qzR50BJRlt #ScholarshipWinnerSeries

In celebration of World Animal Day, Teamsters Local 987, along with all the other Teamsters’ unions is proud to celebrate Thunder and Lightening the two horses that have been constant to our logo for over a century. Read more about our history: http://ow.ly/bmHl50BIf5w

Meet Shaya and Alan both recipients of the Teamsters James R Hoffa Memorial Scholarship and children of Teamsters Local 987 members. Join us over the coming months as we follow their stories and the impact that these scholarships are making towards their education in our #ScholarshipWinnerSeries

With back to school season in full swing, it's a great time to think about scholarships. The Teamsters Canada Scholarship deadline is right around the corner on Oct 31st. Don't miss out on this great opportunity as a Teamsters member. Learn more here: http://ow.ly/sw5850Bxf4g

STATS Canada released its August Labour Market Report and the bottom line is Alberta workers are hurting. Let's share this and tell YourAlberta (Government of Alberta) that workers need support like targeted spending on child care, and job creation initiatives to allow working families to fully participate. Read the full labour report here: http://ow.ly/CROA50Bxe12

Canada’s unions commend the Federal Government for acting decisively to end the standoff over U.S.-imposed tariffs on the country’s aluminum exports. Read more about how the American Government reversed the highly contentious tariffs, here: http://ow.ly/Fuuo50BsNFM

Workplace burnout is something most of us face at some point in our career. Here's what can cause this and what you can do about it. http://ow.ly/Kr2U50z0gzj

We hope you had an enjoyable Labour Day weekend. Read the latest message from Teamsters Canada's Francois Laporte here: http://ow.ly/7rav50Bljow

With Labour Day right around the corner, here's an interesting article highlighting the benefits of union membership and collective bargaining. http://ow.ly/KMgQ50BdWwh #UnionStrong #UnionsWorkersEarnMore #Solidarity

With a second wave looming, all workers deserve paid sick leave! Employers in Canada should be required to permanently give a minimum of seven fully paid days of emergency leave, according to a new report that analyzed the impact of inadequate paid sick leave, particularly during a pandemic. http://ow.ly/TPMg50B4Dxe

Now is your time to defend YOUR worker rights. Take action and have your voice heard against Bill 32 before it’s too late. Sign the petition, email your MLA, call your MLA, tweet the Premier or do all four here: http://ow.ly/shsD50B4AvW