COVID-19
Jan
29
President Haggerty speaks at online rally for action to end the long-term care crisis
On January 29, the Ontario Health Coalition (OHC) held an online protest to demand action on Ontario’s Long-Term Care Crisis. The online protest included a… View Article
Jan
22
Members at the Comfort Inn in Barrie achieve a new agreement
Members working at the Comfort Inn on Essa Road in Barrie ratified a new collective agreement on January 17, 2021. Previously, front desk and housekeeping… View Article
Jan
15
Pandemic Pay Now: President Haggerty sends letter to employers of frontline workers
On January 13, 2021, President Haggerty sent the following letter to employers across the province and country that employ members of UFCW Locals 175 &… View Article
Jan
12
Frontline workers deserve more support through paid sick days, premiums, and permanent pay improvements
Workers still need more support: UFCW Locals 175 & 633 urges additional action from government and employers Mississauga, ON – January 12, 2021 – In… View Article
Jan
12
Members at Maplewood win OLRB decision: plexiglass partition ordered to be installed at nurse’s station
On December 22, 2020, the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) awarded a win to members at Maplewood Nursing Home in Brighton. The situation began in… View Article
Jan
11
UFCW Locals 175 & 633 advocates for all frontline workers to have priority access to a vaccine
As COVID-19 numbers grow, UFCW Locals 175 & 633 advocates for all frontline workers to have priority access to a vaccine Mississauga, ON – January… View Article