
April 28 is the National Day of Mourning, a global event dedicated to remembering workers killed, injured or made ill on the job. It is a day to strengthen our commitment to preventing future tragedies.

UFCW Canada Local 1006A proudly joined community and labour allies and activists for Equal Pay Day in downtown Toronto on April 11, 2017.

On April 12, join UFCW Canada Local 1006A in observing the International Day of Pink and taking a stand against bullying, homophobia, transphobia and transmisogyny.

Equal Pay Day, which falls on April 11 this year, is a stark reminder of how far we as a society have to go before we truly achieve gender equality.

Members work at a variety of sites, including Princess Margaret Hospital, Mount Sinai Hospital, Humber River Health, and retirement homes and food service locations throughout the GTA.

“The wage increase was definitely a highlight,” said Manasha Perera, a member of the union negotiating committee.

UFCW 1006A members working at Ryder Supply Chain Solutions in Caledon made significant gains in their new union contract.

"My union has made a difference in my life by ensuring I have a minimum amount of hours."

The conference theme was Stronger Than Any Moment as participants marked the 10-year anniversary of 1006A.

UFCW 1006A members at the Baton Rouge Grillhouse & Bar in Ottawa have ratified a new union contract.

UFCW 1006A members at Sysco (Buckhead Meats) have ratified a new union contract.

Restaurant workers at the Red Lobster restaurant in Nepean recently voted to join UFCW 1006A.

After voting to join the local union last fall, UFCW 1006A members at the H & M retail store in Dufferin Mall have ratified their first union contract.