2020 has been a year of massive change as the world has faced economic and social upheaval. The emergence and rapid spread of COVID-19 has drastically affected the lives of our members and everyone in Canada.
Despite the challenges posed by COVID-19, Local 1006A members at iFly Toronto (Oakville) have achieved a new union contract.
After working at Loblaws for eight months, Laura Roberge became a steward after she helped a co-worker with stat pay questions.
“We are excited to see increases to the wage rates, and that they are retroactive to June,” said Teodora Milevski, a Housekeeper for over 28 years. “We are happy to get an extra paid sick day, especially during the pandemic."
At Loblaw Great Food in Collingwood, Pat McCarl thrives on helping people as a 1006A steward.
Paid Sick Days, Fair Wages and more. “Looking forward to getting this contract was the hopeful light that kept us going during the pandemic. It’s been so uplifting and overwhelming – this was the the boost we needed." – Karen Munk
