Teamsters Local 213

A charter for jurisdiction in "Building Material, Construction and Fuel Truck Drivers"
was issued in January 1946 and Teamsters Local 213 was created with
Custer Solem as Local 213's first elected secretary-treasurer and principal
officer. The 1950's saw the start of huge growth in our province and our
construction members were involved in many large projects. Work in
road building, pipleine and

ready mix expanded through the next
several years. Merging with Local 181 in 1972 and Local 351 in 1983 expanded our
membership and the industries we represented. Today, Local 213
represents members in hundreds of diverse fields. From the begining, Local 213 has been driven by the goal to better
the lives of our members on and off the job. Local 213's Health & Welfare Plan
and Pension Plan, initiated many years ago, still provides excellent
benefits for our members today. Our training programs have ranged from construction warehousemen
training in the late 1960's to our online courses, heavy equipment
training and our seminars for our shop stewards.

Teamsters Local 213 supports the retendering of the Massey Tunnel replacement project. Statement from Principal Officer ...
06/16/2026

Teamsters Local 213 supports the retendering of the Massey Tunnel replacement project.

Statement from Principal Officer Tony Santavenere:

"We know residents of the Lower Mainland are keen to see this project move forward in a serious way, and so are we. Our members have been making great preliminary progress on site and we're ready to deliver the work that's required. This retendering process will allow local contractors to become involved with the project and ensure more benefits to local communities. We look forward to bringing this important project to life."

06/16/2026

Here's BC Minister of Energy Adrian Dix announcing that BC Hydro will be exploring new dams at Site E and the Homathko River. Great news from the Minister!

Our Teamsters Local 213 members are ready to build BC!

Teamsters Local 213 proudly supports BC Hydro's new plan to meet increasing energy demand. The plan to "conserve, optimi...
06/15/2026

Teamsters Local 213 proudly supports BC Hydro's new plan to meet increasing energy demand. The plan to "conserve, optimize and build" includes the exploration of two new possible hydroelectric dams, one at Site E in the Peace Region and one on the Homathko River on the coast, north of Lund.

These projects, should they move forward, would power the province's growing economy and create thousands of good-paying jobs for skilled tradespeople in BC!

The TEL Group (Teamsters 213, IUOE 115 and LiUNA 1611) was pleased to host a pizza lunch for workers in the Tri-Cities! ...
06/08/2026

The TEL Group (Teamsters 213, IUOE 115 and LiUNA 1611) was pleased to host a pizza lunch for workers in the Tri-Cities! It was great to see so many people enjoying their break and talking shop.

We're always working hard to ensure workers have access to the best possible union representation!

06/05/2026

Teamsters Local 213 was excited to participate in the Teamsters Canada Foundation 2026 Golf Tournament held in Kelowna! Check out the video the Foundation put together!

A massive congratulations to long-time Teamsters Local 213 member Owen Bach. Owen is retiring from Van Kam Freightways K...
06/05/2026

A massive congratulations to long-time Teamsters Local 213 member Owen Bach. Owen is retiring from Van Kam Freightways Kelowna after 49 years of service. Incredible!

We're wishing Owen an amazing retirement. Great work!

Applications for the 2026 Student Award Scholarship in Recognition of Don McGill and Joseph Whiteford are still open!Thi...
06/04/2026

Applications for the 2026 Student Award Scholarship in Recognition of Don McGill and Joseph Whiteford are still open!

This year the Local Union will be offering up to fifteen (15)
$2,500 scholarships toward a student’s education enrolled or
registered in university, college, community college, trade school
or a training vocational program.

The application process is open to children or grandchildren of
Teamsters Local 213 members in good standing.

Applications should be submitted in writing and contain the following:
• Name of the parent or grandparent who is a Teamsters Local 213
member in good standing, the member's ID number and their
place of employment (whether full-time or part-time)
• Proof of registration or enrollment to a university, college,
community college, trade school or a training vocational program
• Be 25 years or younger by June 30, 2026
• Submit a 500 word or less essay on the topic:
“How do you hope your education will make a difference in
your community?”

Applicants must forward the above information and essay to
Teamsters Local 213, 490 E. Broadway, Vancouver B.C., V5T 1X3,
Attention: Student Award Scholarship Program or by email to
[email protected] by June 30, 2026.

Please ensure to include your contact information (i.e. email, phone
number, mailing address).

Good luck!

A big congratulations to Teamsters Local 213 member Mersija Begic of Canadian Linen who is retiring after 22 years of se...
06/02/2026

A big congratulations to Teamsters Local 213 member Mersija Begic of Canadian Linen who is retiring after 22 years of service. Enjoy your time off, you've earned it!

Mersija is pictured with shop steward Jayshree Hirala and her co-workers behind her!

06/01/2026

On June 1, we mark Injured Workers' Day.

Behind every workplace injury there is a person, a family, and a system that too often forces them to fight for what they are owed.

At Teamsters Canada, we stand with every member who has been hurt on the job and then made to prove their pain just to get the care, the compensation, and the respect they deserve.

Workers who get hurt on the job will not be left behind.

✊ We will keep fighting for stronger protections, fair compensation, and workplaces where making it home safe is the rule, not the hope.

Nick's story goes national! Nick Orford
05/28/2026

Nick's story goes national!
Nick Orford

  Nick Orford’s grandpa was a trucker. His dad was also a trucker. Nick’s uncles were truckers. And his brothers…they’re truckers too. They all worked in the oil and gas industry in B.C.’s Peace Region. But not Nick. He was the black sheep of the family. Not a trucker. Not even a little b...

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