I am pleased to announce UFCW Canada Local 1000A members have voted 87 per cent in favour of a historic merger with UFCW Canada Local 206, leading to the creation of our new local union, UFCW Canada Local 1006A.
The membership also voted 85 per cent in favour of local union bylaw amendments, which expanded the executive board.
The votes took place at membership meetings from March 29 to April 6, 2016 in 29 cities across Ontario and were open to all Local 1000A members. Members had the opportunity to hear a presentation, participate and vote at these meetings.
Following final approval by the International Union, the membership’s approval of the agreement creates a new UFCW Canada local union effective May 1, 2016.
This historic merger is a win-win for the memberships of our two great local unions.
A merger brings additional strength, stability and resources and support when we take on employers at the bargaining table or advocate on issues of importance to our members.
Under clear blue skies, hundreds flocked to Boyd Conservation Area in Vaughan on August 7, 2010 for Local 1000A's fourth and final Community Action Network (CAN) BBQ picnic of the year. Members from Toronto and the surrounding areas brought their families and friends to the day-long event which featured several activities including soccer, an iron-chef cooking contest, a jumping castle, face-painting, balloon toss, potato sack races, bingo and an all-you-can-eat BBQ.
Members and their families, from the Ottawa area, turned out in full force for Local 1000A’s first Community Action Network (CAN) BBQ picnic on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at Ottawa’s Vincent Massey Park. Despite the rain, the event brought together people of all ages and cultures for a family day of food, fun and activities.
“Our members work hard to provide for their families and oftentimes, it means they are not able to spend as much time as they like with their loved ones,” said Tony Soares, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 1000A and chair of the network. “This event is about giving back to our members by providing them with a fun-filled day where they can simply relax and be with those they love.”
The gold shirts were out in full force at Canada’s Wonderland for Local 1000A’s annual Members’ Day on June 27, 2010. Hundreds of members, decked out in the local union’s colour, flocked to Canada’s largest theme park with family and friends for a non-stop day of rides, food and attractions. The local union’s Community Action Network (CAN) initiative drew members from different stores and sectors all across the province.
Members’ Day, like other CAN events, is about giving back to Local 1000A members and their families, said Tony Soares, Secretary Treasurer of the local union and chair of the network, seen in the photo to the left with his daughter Caitlyn.“We wanted to provide our members with a day of appreciation where they can come with their family and friends and enjoy the facility at a reduced cost,” Soares said.
