What Is the Member Foundations Series?
The Member Foundations Series is a hands-on education program that breaks down how the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference works and how members can actively participate in shaping their workplace and their future.
The program is built to be accessible and flexible:
- All seven modules are standalone
- Each module is 45 minutes to one hour
- Members may attend any session they choose
- There are no prerequisites
- No registration is required
Whether you’re a new member or a long-service railroader, you can drop in on the topics that matter most to you.
All sessions will be held at:
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 101 - 3850 Lake Shore Blvd W, Etobicoke, ON M8W 1R3
The modules will be delivered as below, and members may voluntarily attend any session based on their availability.
Dates & Session Schedule:
Day 1 – Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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10:30 – Unions in Canada & TCRC History
Why unions exist, how the TCRC was built, and why solidarity still matters today. -
13:00 – How the TCRC Works (Structure, Representation & Dues)
How your union is organized, how representation functions, and how dues fund real advocacy.
Day 2 – Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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10:00 – Your Division
What Divisions do, how they operate, how elections work, and how members can get involved. -
13:00 – Grievances & Arbitration
How rights are enforced, what the grievance process looks like, and what to do when issues arise. -
15:00 – Formal Investigations
Your rights during investigations, what fairness looks like, and how the union supports you.
Day 3 – Thursday, April 23, 2026
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10:30 – Collective Bargaining
How agreements are negotiated, the role members play, and how gains are achieved. -
13:00 – Union Busting
How to recognize employer tactics, protect one another, and maintain solidarity on the job.
