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New Contract for UFCW 1006A Members at Comfort Inn Hotel in Guelph
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UFCW 1006A Members at Securiguard Achieve New Union Contract
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New Contract for Members at NexCycle Plastics
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President Hanley: Supporting Each Other - Buy Canadian
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UFCW 1006A Invites Our Members to Join Us for Pride 2025
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Workers at Transition House Coalition of Northumberland in Cobourg Vote to Join UFCW 1006A.
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During this pandemic, our union knows how important it is to have a meaningful voice and added protections on the job.
As COVID-19 rapidly changes our workplaces, UFCW 1006A Union Representatives are there to support and protect members every step of the way. We achieved enhanced health & safety protections for our members – helping to set improved standards for workers across the province.
Our members know the benefits that their union provides: fair and scheduled wage increases, improved health & safety protections, and the respect you get when you have a meaningful voice on the job.
As the pandemic makes the future uncertain – our union will continue to ensure that workers have the stability a union contract provides. Members of UFCW 1006A will not face issues of health, job security, or financial hardships alone. We are also addressing concerns employers have to maintain a successful business during this challenging time.
Now more than ever, workers need to stand united. Joining UFCW Canada Local 1006A is still possible for you and your co-workers. Our union is your opportunity to shape a better workplace now, and into the future for you and your family. Contact us today to find out how.
Here are the steps to joining our Union:
3. Vote for UFCW Canada Local 1006A
The Ontario Labour Relations Board will conduct a secret ballot vote to determine if the majority of workers in your workplace want a union to represent them.
Voting is completely confidential and your employer will not know how anyone voted. All workers can vote.
If the majority vote ‘YES’ to union representation, UFCW Canada Local 1006A will be certified as the legal bargaining agent for your workplace. From this point on, we will negotiate on your behalf and represent you if you face any problems at work.
4. We voted YES! What happens next?
As a member of UFCW Canada Local 1006A, you will have highly skilled and experienced union representatives working hard to make life better for you and your co-workers.
Union negotiators, along with worker representatives from your workplace, will negotiate a union contract with your employer. The union contract will cover your wages, benefits, vacation, job security, working conditions and much more.
Once your union negotiators reach a fair agreement, they will bring it to the membership for a vote. For the contract to be approved, a majority of workers must vote for the agreement.
Still have questions? Our Union Organizers are experts and here to help – contact us today!
“Every person is free to join a trade union of the person’s own choice and to participate in its lawful activities.”
— Ontario Labour Relations Act
Your right to join a union is protected under Ontario labour law. Your employer is not allowed to interfere with the rights of you and your co-workers to form a union.
The road to improving your working conditions and your future begins with union representation.
Individually, a worker has little to no power in the workplace. When workers come together through their union, they gain tremendous power to transform their wages, benefits and working conditions for the better.
Employers, for this very reason, often try to prevent their employees from joining the union because they want to maintain power and control over their staff.
Union representation empowers workers and ensures their voices are heard. You have a right to join a union and have input over your wages, benefits and working conditions and together with your co-workers, you can make sure that happens.
Here are some of the many benefits of being a member of UFCW Canada Local 1006A
Improved working conditions
Greater bargaining power to negotiate better wages, benefits, pensions and vacation
Strong Union Contracts
Protection against unjust discipline or management harassment
Scholarships and free online college accredited courses for you and your family
A voice for safe and healthy working conditions
Respect in the workplace
Overtime pay
Seniority rights when it comes to scheduling, vacation and job security
Union organizers help workers without a union win rights in their workplace. If you are ready to join or have more questions, give us a shout.
Our Strength Comes from Our Union Members
UFCW Canada Local 1006A is one of Ontario’s largest private sector local unions.
We are the union for workers in diverse sectors from Grocery Retail, Food Processing, Restaurant, Hotels, Security Guards, Retail Commerce, Laundry, Warehousing/Distribution, Transit, and Cannabis.
Our members work for a variety of employers such as Loblaws, Superstore (RCSS), No Frills, Swiss Chalet, Hilton, Holiday Inn, Marriott, Paragon Security, Canadian Linen, LensCrafters, Aramark, HMS Host and many more. For a complete list of click here.
You will find our union members working in communities across Ontario from the Greater Toronto Area, Ottawa to Windsor, Thunder Bay to London, Kingston to St. Catharines to Kitchener and the many towns and cities in between.
Our Members Know the Union Advantage
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""I was working 40 hours and even though I was hired full-time, I was getting paid at a part-time rate. My Union Rep raised the issue with my new owner and helped make sure I got paid correctly for the hours I had worked." – Mark Zanin, No Frills.
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"I have never been part of a union before and never really understood the big deal until I became a member of UFCW Canada Local 1006A. I feel very secure knowing that I have rights and that I have someone to back me up and help me argue my point when I need it." – Angel Vernon, Tok Transit Viva.
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