Of Note: This news item is archived content from UFCW Canada Local 1000A.
Local 1000A and UFCW Canada Local 206 merged on May 1, 2016 to form UFCW Canada Local 1006A.
Maple Leaf Gardens has come back to life again, as the new home of an one-of-kind Loblaws Great Food store. Amid much fanfare, the store was opened to the public on November 30, 2011 and will employ more than 450 Local 1000A members. Located at 60 Carlton Street, the new store is unique within Loblaw Companies Ltd. That is why this store is subject to additional terms and conditions, while operating under the Great Food banner.
Longtime Local 1000A activist Amanda Atwell has been elected OFL Vice-President, Workers Under 30. Atwell, a steward at a Great Food store in Ottawa, was elected on November 23, 2011 by OFL delegates under 30.
"On behalf of Local 1000A, I am pleased to congratulate Amanda on her achievement,” said Local 1000A President Pearl Sawyer, who endorsed Atwell for the position. “Amanda’s tireless dedication to workers as a steward, organizer, and labour activist shows that she will be an excellent representative for 'Workers Under 30' at the OFL.”
Christmas came early to Milton as thousands of parade-goers took to downtown streets to take in holiday floats and attractions at the annual Milton Santa Claus Parade.
Wearing red union vests, Local 1000A members, activists and staff marched in the parade on November 20 and handed out chap sticks and candy canes. Local 1000A also created its own float, with wreaths, a Christmas tree, a giant snowman and lots of red and gold ribbons.
Longtime UFCW Canada Local 1000A activist Amanda Atwell is running for the OFL Vice-President, Workers Under 30 position on the OFL Executive Board. Local 1000A president Pearl Sawyer proudly endorsed Atwell for the position. "Amanda is a excellent choice for representing 'Workers Under 30' at the OFL. Her tireless dedication to workers as a steward, organizer, and labour activist shows that she is a strong choice for defending the next generation," said Sawyer.
Wage increase, lump sums, Christmas bonuses and benefit improvements were among the gains achieved by workers at Brandt Meats in a deal ratified on November 8.
December 13, 2011 - Members employed by No Frills attended membership meetings and polling stations across Ontario to review the negotiated memorandum of agreement and to cast their ballot in a ratification vote.
