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UFCW 1006A Awards 42 Scholarships
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1006A Members Ratify New Contract at Travelodge Simcoe
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UFCW 1006A Participates in UFCW Canada's Young Workers Internship Program (Phase 2).
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New Contract for UFCW 1006A Members At Chubb Fire and Security Canada
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1006A Members Ratify New Contract At Galleria Shopping Centre
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Workers at SilverCity (Cineplex) in Brampton Join Our Union
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UFCW Canada Local 1006A is proud to offer a dynamic online resource centre to serve our membership.
Your union is always here to help with any concerns you may have. The Member Resources section provides members with answers to frequently asked questions including: Who is my union rep? How do I apply for a local union scholarship? How do I get a copy of my union contract?
As a member of UFCW Canada Local 1006A, you and your family are entitled to exclusive discounts on products and services through the Union Savings program. Through this special member benefits program, participants are able to obtain valuable discounted prices on various products and services. Union Savings has utilized the collective buying power of union membership to partner with some of Canada’s top businesses and brands to save you and your family members money.
Visit UnionSavings.ca to learn more about the program.
Every year, UFCW Canada Local 1006A recognizes the incredible commitment, dedication and activism within our membership through our Outstanding Member Achievement awards.
These annual awards are given in the following categories (one award worth $500 per category):
- Leadership and Advancement of the UFCW: This award is presented to a UFCW Canada Local 1006A member who demonstrates commitment, passion and dedication to the labour movement and to advancing the ideals and traditions of the local union to its membership.
- Fundraising for Leukemia Research: This award is presented to a UFCW Canada Local 1006A member who demonstrates commitment and dedication to helping to find a cure for Leukemia and Lymphoma.
- Contributions to the Community: This award is presented to a UFCW Canada Local 1006A member who demonstrates commitment and dedication to enhancing the social fabric of their community and improving the livelihood of its members.
- Promoting Health & Safety in the Workplace: This award is presented to a UFCW Canada Local 1006A member who continually strives to improve the health and safety of Local 1000A members in the workplace.
- Human Rights: This award is presented to a UFCW Canada Local 1006A member who works to eliminate barriers and promotes equality, specifically in one or more of the areas covered in the Ontario Human Rights code: age, ancestry, colour, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed, disability, family status, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation.
Local 1006A is home to many incredible members and activists dedicated to improving their workplace and/or their communities. This award is about honouring their outstanding efforts and encouraging increased activism among our membership base.
Recipients are announced at the local union's annual Stewards’ Conference each year.
If you know a member who has shown outstanding commitment, dedication and activism in any of the above categories, nominate them by completing the application form.
Online Learning At Your Time, At Your Own Pace
Are you interested in upgrading your job skills, learning to use a new computer program, catching up on your high school credits, or taking college accredited courses? If yes, then, UFCW Canada’s WebCampus might be for you.
WebCampus is a FREE online education and training resource which offers 150+ courses for members and their families. Members will be able to get take college-accredited courses and receive recognition through Conestoga College, Athabasca University and Brock University.
You can learn from the comfort of your home, or anywhere you have access to the internet (i.e. library, friend’s home). Real-time conversations and other participants may be available to enhance your online learning experience.
UFCW Canada offers a wide diversity of courses to meet the needs of our members and their families. Course categories include:
- Pre-Apprenticeship Programs
- webCampus On-The-Go
- Digital Skills
- Food & Retail
- Health & Safety
- Labour Studies
- Personal Development
- Skills Development
You and your family can register online at ufcw.ca/webcampus, or by calling toll-free 1-866-865-0202. For more information, please feel free to contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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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