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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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Our Members At Work series features the hard-working members of Local 1006A. Our 35,000 members work in a variety of industries for over 100 employers throughout Ontario. The many places we work are listed here.
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- Food Processing
- Food Service
- Food Service Restaurants
- Grocery Retail
- Hotel
- Laundry
- Loblaws & Superstore
- No Frills
- RCSS
- Restaurants
- Retail
- Stewards
- Swiss Chalet
- Transit
- Valu Mart & Your Independent Grocer
- YIG
- Date
- Random
Welcome to the online home of Ontario’s best union, UFCW Canada Local 1006A.
We are a progressive and inclusive force for fairness, equality and justice in our workplaces and communities. Now as always, we are driven by our mission to make life better for our members and all workers across Ontario.
1006A is proud to be the union for all workers. Our highly skilled union representatives advance and protect the rights of workers in a wide variety of sectors, including Hotel, Restaurant, Grocery Retail, Transport, Warehousing, Food Processing and much more.
Whether you are a new or long-service member, I encourage you to visit our website regularly to find out about the latest union news, apply for scholarships, learn about upcoming events. Check out our Member Resources section for information on connecting with your union representative, refusing unsafe work, protecting your rights under your union contract and much more. You can also sign up to receive our monthly e-blasts, or follow us on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram).
If you are a worker looking to join a union, you have come to the right place.
1006A is a union which listens to its members, provides outstanding union representation and negotiates strong contracts. Learn more about the many benefits our union offers on our website. Hear what members have to say about the difference UFCW Canada Local 1006A is making in their lives.
As a 1006A member, you have a voice at work and the power to shape your future. Strong member participation is the key to strong contracts. Connect with your union representative. Learn about your rights. Attend union meetings and events.
Together, let us build fairer workplaces and communities for all. Finally, if you have any questions or concerns about work, please reach out to your union representative. We are happy to help.
President Hanley's Messages to Members:
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Members are encouraged to add their voice to our campaign call to make September 30 a statutory holiday for all workers.
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President Wayne Hanley's Holiday Message: I wish you and your loved ones a happy holiday season and a wonderful new year.
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Over the last year and half, I have been inspired by the resilience and strength of our members in the face of the pandemic.
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As we mark International Women's Day, I want you to ask yourself, what kind of world do you want for your daughters, wives, mothers, sisters and loved ones?
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On behalf of UFCW 1006A, I want to wish you and your family a Happy New Year.
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2020 has been a year of massive change as the world has faced economic and social upheaval. The emergence and rapid spread of COVID-19 has drastically affected the lives of our members and everyone in Canada.
As a union member with UFCW Canada Local 1006A, you are part of a larger movement advocating for fairness, equality and justice in our workplaces and communities.
- UFCW Canada (ufcw.ca)
- UFCW International (ufcw.org)
- Ontario Federation of Labour (ofl.ca)
- Canadian Labour Congress (canadianlabour.ca)
- Toronto & York Region Labour Council (labourcouncil.ca)
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Workers Health & Safety Centre (whsc.on.ca)
With 42,000 members, Local 1006A is one of the largest private sector local unions in Ontario. We represent workers from a wide variety of sectors including Grocery Retail, Food Processing, Restaurant, Hotels, Security, Retail Commerce, Laundry, Warehousing/Distribution, Transit, and Cannabis.
Subcategories
Executive Board
Your 33 member executive board is accountable to the membership and is responsible for overseeing the operations of your union.
The board is led by our Executive Officers: President Wayne Hanley, Secretary-Treasurer Kevin Benn and Recorder Glacier Effs-Samuel. Paul Docherty, Dan Gilbert and Frank Ragni serve as Executive Assistants to the President and Vice-Presidents.
Together, your board ensures a broad representation of membership voices from diverse sectors and workplaces within the local union.
Union Staff
As a UFCW Canada Local 1006A member, you have a team of highly skilled and dedicated union representatives working to advance and protect your rights and livelihood. With years of experience, knowledge and training, our union representatives provide you with outstanding member representation.
Our different departments include: Servicing, Organizing, WSIB, Health & Safety, Legal Counsel, Communications and administration. We negotiate strong contracts, help new members win rights in the workplace, advocate for injured workers and much more.
If you have any questions or concerns about anything at work, we encourage you to call us right away. We are here to help.
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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