UFCW Canada Local 1006A is pleased to announce our forth and final winner of our Facebook Membership Contest. Congratulations go to Kathryn Boeyen of Baton Rouge in Ottawa. Kathryn will be taking home a Samsung tablet.
"It has given me a voice on the job, increased wages... good working conditions, and guarantees as written in our contract." – Carmin De Tommaso, Durantes No Frills, Vaughan
"You can really appreciate what the union does for you and the support they offer. Not just at work, but personally too." – Maida Krdzalic, BDM Scholarship Winner
During the last year, meetings were held across the province as part of the Relationship Building Program for 1006A members working at Loblaws Great Food and Superstore.
UFCW 1006A donated $20,006 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada.
Negotiation talks between the company and your union negotiating committee representing 12,000 No Frills workers have broken off early, following two days of meetings from June 15 to 16.
UFCW Canada led a special reconciliation-focused event ahead of National Indigenous Peoples Day.
After two years hiatus due to COVID-19, Pride Toronto is back in-person and your union will be participating in the festivities (Street Fair and Pride Parade) once again.
Wage increases and improved sick leave were among the key gains achieved in a new contract ratified by UFCW 1006A members at Compass (Maple Leaf Lounges–Toronto Pearson International Airport).
The Ontario election has come to a close, with Premier Doug Ford retaining power.
This June, UFCW 1006A celebrates National Indigenous History Month, by honouring Canada’s First Nations, Inuit and Metis communities and by affirming our commitment to stand with them in the challenges and struggles they face.
"I believe that mental health is very important in our daily interactions, healthier life expectancy and accomplishing personal goals. I would love to see more resources to ensure mental health is a priority and accessible for everyone." – Valrie
"People are not making enough to survive in the housing market. You would have to save an average 10 years for you to put a down payment of 20 per cent to purchase your home." – Natasha