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UPS Contract Ratified!

Over the summer, Teamster members across Canada ratified a new Collective Agreement by a popular vote of 63%, effective immediately!

The new collective agreement retroactive to August 1st, 2025, guarantees pay, pension and health and welfare increases over the five-year term, as well as new language enhancements to ensure our work remains protected, and our members are secure in their employment!

Thank you to Secretary-Treasurer Joshua Cenaiko, President Dave Phipps and Shop Steward Shannon Gray along with the rest of the National Bargaining Committee for a job well done!

Ratification!

Under a Western Canada Council of Teamsters agreement, members in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba working for Hallcon Crew Transport have voted in favour of a new three-year agreement!

Highlights include a retroactive wage increase to January 1st, 2025 with subsequent increases in years two and three, an expansion to the weekend premium for road drivers, an increase to the safe driving bonus and the implementation of paid sick leave directly into the agreement!

Congratulations to Lead Negotiator Dave Phipps, Business Agent Mike Hitchins and the rest of the WCCT Bargaining Committee on a job well done!

Ratification!

We are pleased to report that in early October in Nipawin, our members employed as school bus drivers and mechanics at the North East School Division voted an overwhelming 94% in favour of a new four-year Collective Agreement!

Congratulations to Secretary-Treasurer Joshua Cenaiko and his committee on a successful round of bargaining!

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We are pleased to report that on September 3rd, 2025, our members working for Agrifoods International in Saskatoon and Regina, voted overwhelmingly in favour of a new three-year agreement!

Highlights of this new agreement include wage increases totaling 9% over the term, a retention bonus, benefit improvements and positive language changes!

Congratulations to Business Agent and Lead Negotiator Mike Hitchins, President Dave Phipps and their entire bargaining committee on a job well done!

“These members safely transport dairy products across Saskatchewan in sometimes very unpredictable weather conditions. I am pleased that Brother Hitchins was able to secure them a positive contract for the next three years!”- Joshua Cenaiko, Secretary-Treasurer

Attention!

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Due to a recent organizing victory, we’ve had a large group of employees ask us to post some information about our Local Union on our page. These workers have been cautiously watching recent events and have now come forward wanting to join the Saskatchewan Teamsters!

Our Head Office is in Saskatoon, with agents servicing members in Northern Saskatchewan, while our sub-office is located in Regina, which is staffed with an agent servicing the membership in Southern Saskatchewan.

We represent members in various industries such as Pipeline/Construction, Trucking, Courier, Aviation, Dairy, Waste, Animal Humane, Trades, Warehouse, Ready-Mix, Bus Driving, School Bus Driving and more!

Ratification!

We are pleased to announce a newly ratified FIRST agreement with the employees of Palms Prints Custom Apparel!

This new bargaining unit is located in Warman, Saskatchewan, and produces high quality custom printed clothing!

“We couldn’t be prouder than to represent members manufacturing good quality, Saskatchewan-produced custom clothing!”- Joshua Cenaiko, Secretary-Treasurer

Announcement!

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We are excited to report that the Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board tabulated votes on September 5th, 2025, and the employees working for GFL Solid Waste in North Saskatchewan voted overwhelmingly in favour of Teamster representation!

Local 395 now represents all GFL Solid Waste employees in Saskatchewan!

“Representing the entire province is a major step forward for Waste Workers in Saskatchewan. These employees were looking for reliable representation and a Union Hall in Saskatoon they could call home.”- Joshua Cenaiko, Secretary-Treasurer

Attention!

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Notice of Local Union Election Plan Submission Form to All Members of Teamsters Local Union No. 395

Relocation!

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Our Regina office and hall has moved to our new address at 1661 Park Street in Regina!

We ask for your patience as we conduct our move. Our phone number and fax number remain the same, and our Business Agent, Richard Rose, is still based out of that office to service the needs of our members in Southern Saskatchewan as well as our pipeline and construction members!

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