Shelter services workers at the Transition House Coalition of Northumberland in the town of Cobourg in Ontario, Canada, recently joined UFCW Local 1006A.
The Transition House is integral to the community, serving as the only emergency shelter in Northumberland County. The organization provides safe and supportive temporary housing, life skills and transition support to people from Cobourg, Port Hope, Grafton, Colborne, Campbellford, Brighton, Hamilton Township, and Alderville.
Key issues that led to 19 workers to join our union included health and safety, job security, and wages and benefits.
“Our new members showed determination and solidarity in coming together to achieve union representation,” said UFCW Local 1006A Organizing Director Lesley Prince.
“On behalf of UFCW 1006A, I’m proud to congratulate and welcome our newest members from the Transition House Coalition of Northumberland,” said UFCW Local 1006A President Wayne Hanley. “UFCW 1006A is dedicated to improving our members’ rights and livelihoods and ensuring they have a voice in their workplace. Together, we are empowering members to create fairer workplaces.”