Union News
Apr
19
Ford Government: Implement priority vaccines for frontline essential workers.
Recently the UFCW OPC on behalf of nearly 130,000 UFCW members in Ontario, sent letters to the Ford government and the Chief Medical Officer from… View Article
Apr
7
Essential workers deserve essential protections: Ford must take real action to prioritize worker health and safety
Essential workers deserve essential protections: UFCW Locals 175 & 633 demands Ford take real action to prioritize worker health and safety Mississauga, ON – April… View Article
Mar
23
UFCW International Statement on Colorado Grocery Store Shooting
Yesterday, on March 22, 2021, a gunman opened fire on retail grocery workers and customers at a King Soopers’ store in Boulder, Colorado. Reports indicate… View Article
Mar
19
Ontario continues problematic PSW Wage Program instead of making permanent fixes to elder care.
Locals 175 & 633 calls on the Ford government to make permanent improvements for all healthcare workers. Yesterday, the Ontario government announced the continuation of… View Article
Feb
17
Jollibee members achieve first collective agreement
Jollibee employees at a North York location have ratified their first collective agreement as members of UFCW Local 175. To achieve this first contract, the… View Article
Feb
11
Pandemic pay and language, and other improvements for Comfort Inn Hart Drive members
In this round of bargaining, the Union Negotiating Committee for members at the Comfort Inn Hart Drive worked hard to achieve an agreement that included… View Article