UFCW Canada Local 1006A continues to grow, with workers from Brantford’s Best Western becoming the most recent group to join the local union.
"As Ontario’s best union for hotel workers, we are proud to welcome our newest members from Best Western in Brantford,” said President Wayne Hanley. "Congratulations on your union victory and welcome to the UFCW Canada family.”
“Hotel workers in Ontario know union representation with UFCW Canada Local 1006A is the key to achieving fairness, respect and dignity at work."
Local 1006A's 81 new members work in a variety of roles, including housekeeping, laundry, kitchen, servers and banquet.
“It was a long campaign and workers persevered and overcame the challenges they faced with strength and solidarity,” said Lesley Prince, Coordinator of Organizing.
