Ontario's Union for fairness, equality and respect at work.
UFCW 1006A members at Essex Linen have ratified a new union contract with wage and benefit gains, amidst the challenges posed by the pandemic.
"I noticed a lot of my co-workers were not able to bring forth their issues because of the language barrier, and I've decided to step forth and help those in need.”
Members at Canadian Linen will now receive an additional 14 paid sick days if they are affected by COVID-19.
With a strong negotiating committee on their side, 1006A members at Ecotex, a healthcare laundry service, won significant gains in their new contract.
