Local 1006A Recorder Glacier Effs-Samuel interviews members Kallisha Hoyes and Rechev Browne on their thoughts on the Black Lives Matter movement for racial equality and justice. This interview was featured on 1006A's October 2020 General Membership Meeting (Telephone Town Hall), chaired by President Wayne Hanley.
Members shared their experiences growing up Black in Canada, and spoke about how members can be allies in the fight to end systemic racism.
Listen to the full interview below:
Every April 28, 1006A encourages our members to reflect on the National Day of Mourning and remember the thousands of workers killed, injured or made ill at work.
Save the Date: March with your union for equality, fairness and human rights at Pride this summer.
1006A steward Matthew Cascagnette stepped up to help when he learned an elderly member wasn’t getting properly paid for his breaks.
UFCW 1006A stewards are stepping up to become mental health advocates with our local union. The training is now open to all members of 1006A.
UFCW 1006A members working as security guards at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance have ratified a new union contract.
Unionized security guards’ rights are under attack, as non-union security agencies increasingly win contract bids for worksites from unionized employers who then refuse to recognize existing union contracts.
As a server at Swiss Chalet, Sabine Jozsa experienced the power of the union in creating a fair workplace.
Every April 28, 1006A encourages our members to reflect on the National Day of Mourning and remember the thousands of workers killed, injured or made ill at work.
All workers deserve to be treated with respect and dignity at work.
