Teamsters Local Union 847 has been representing our membership for over 60 years. We take pride in our membership and the service which we provide to our members; we negotiate the best contracts with strong union language to protect our members and their rights at the work place.

About Us

We have unlimited resources with the knowledge, the experience and the strength to fight for our members.

The Teamsters name is recognized for our commitment to the membership, the strength of our contracts, the quality of our benefits and the protection offered to our members.

Meet the Team

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    FERNANDA SANTOS

    President and Principal Officer

    Fernanda joined Local 847 as a Union Business representative in 2005 servicing members trough the GTAA and surrounding areas, such as MLSE, Satin Finish Hardwood Flooring, The Marriott, Travelodge, ABC INOAC and Brock Early Learning Centre. First Woman Elected on the Teamsters Canada Executive Board, also serves as Recording Secretary with Teamsters Joint Council No.52 and has been appointed by Teamsters Canada to the position of Political Action Assistant Coordinator Provincial Jurisdiction Central Region

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    TERESA AMORIM

    Bookkeeper/TITAN Operator

    Teresa is a native of Portugal and has lived in Toronto Canada since 1966. She Joined Teamsters Local Union 847 in 1993 as a Receptionist/Secretary and in 1996 became the local’s TITAN Operator and currently does both TITAN and Bookkeeper.

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    TOM FRASER

    Secretary Treasurer

    Tom Fraser is a die hard Teamsters; for many years, Tom was the President of another Local and Vice President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters up until he decided to retire in 2012; was a short lived retirement and he is currently the Secretary Treasurer of Local 847.

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    JEFF SNOW

    Business Agent and Vice President

    Jeff Snow started as union steward at MLSE back in 2003 and later on becoming the chief steward for MLSE Events CBA. Jeff Snow was Elected to the Board in the Fall of 2022.

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    ANDRE AITCHISON

    Business Agent

    Andre is dedicated to representing and supporting our members, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are met. He works closely with the team to resolve workplace concerns, provide guidance, and advocate for fair treatment and positive outcomes. His approachable nature and strong commitment to member success make him an invaluable part of our organization.

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    GURMIT DHALIWAL

    Trustee / INOAC Union Steward

    Gurmit is dedicated to advocating for our members and helping create solutions that meet their needs. His approachable nature and experience at Inoac make him a trusted and valued part of our team.

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    LIZ RIBEIRO

    Trustee / Chief Steward

    Liz brings strong leadership and a commitment to building a supportive environment for our members. Through her work with MLSE, she stays closely connected to the community and ensures our team has the resources and guidance needed to thrive.

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    ROSEMARY LICZNER

    Receptionist

    Rose joined Teamsters local 847 in February 2002 as a Receptionist and served until 2009. Rosemary re-joined Local 847 in 2012 in her former role of Secretary.

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    YASMIN

    Office Administrator

    Yasmin keeps our operations running seamlessly and is often the first friendly face members see. She takes pride in making sure everyone feels welcomed and supported.

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