"I have realized that with patience, reasoning and determination a common ground can always be found and problems can be solved. And I now know that with our union on our side, we always have a voice." – John Alvarez, Maple Leaf Poultry
UFCW Canada Local 1006A joined more than 2000 junior masqueraders in Malvern on Saturday, July 16, 2016 for Caribana Junior Carnival and Family Day.
UFCW Canada Local 1006A flags flew high over Brockville as union members, staff and friends marched through the downtown on Saturday, July 16, 2016 for the city’s annual Pride Parade.
The community event started at Brockville Armoury and ended at Hardy Park.
UFCW Canada Local 1006A’s Women’s Issues Network (WIN) Region 3 hosted its first yard sale of the year, raising $1,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada. An additional $125 was raised and donated to Red Door Family Shelter, an organization which provides services for families and individuals who need safe and supportive emergency shelter.
Thirty members successfully sought nomination.
On September 5, 1006A members and stewards will be gathering in-person for the first time since the pandemic began two years ago to march for workers' rights in downtown Toronto.
Following four days of negotiations from July 24 to 27, the union has requested that the conciliation officer from the Ministry of Labour become involved in negotiations.
Members at Comfort Inn Ingersoll have ratified a new union contract, featuring wage increases and benefit improvements.
Workers at Darling International’s processing plant recently voted to join UFCW 1006A, just weeks after the workers in the company’s fleet division also opted for unionization.
From wage increases to pension improvements, members at SSP Canada (Toronto Pearson International Airport) have ratified a new union contract with several improvements.
After three days of voting, from July 11 to July 14, members working at No Frills voted 96% in favour of a strike mandate.
Workers at Darling International Canada have voted overwhelmingly to join UFCW 1006A.
Members at Aramark have ratified a new contract with several gains.