After unionizing last year, UFCW 1006A members at the SilverCity movie theatre at Trinity Commons in Brampton have ratified their first union contract.
"I am overwhelmed with gratitude for everyone who has helped us through this journey,” said Sabrina Randhawa, a member of the negotiating committee. "I am excited to finally have rights in our workplace.”
The term of the contract is from November 25, 2025 to September 1, 2028 and covers nearly 100 members.
Sabrina said the new contract provides members with a good foundation to build on for the future.
“Getting to a first contract was stressful and frustrating but at the end of it, having the finished signed contract was everything – I was so happy,” Sabrina said. "Everyone seemed pleased with what they saw in the new contract.”
Members of the negotiating committee included: Brennan Feltham-Marquis, Shadia Husen, Sabrina Randhawa, and Union Representatives, Joe Blythe and Greg Sibley.
“I am pleased to congratulate our members at SilverCity Brampton on their new union contract,” said President Wayne Hanley. “UFCW 1006A representation provides workers with the power and voice to collectively transform their workplace.”
The SilveryCity Brampton workers are the second group of Cineplex workers to join Local 1006A. Workers at the Cineplex movie theatre at Courtney Park in Mississauga joined Local 1006A in 2008.
Highlights
- Added paid breaks
- Uniforms are provided free of charge to everyone
- Scheduling by seniority to eliminate favouritism
- Language to ensure the members have the time off that they need
- Wage scale to ensure that all members earn above minimum wage
- Negotiated additional health and safety protections
