Workers at Kerry’s Place Autism Services Join the Union – UFCW 175
Pickering, Ont. – November 3, 2023 – Workers at Kerry’s Place Autism Services in Pickering, Ontario have joined UFCW 175.
“Workers in this field are some of the most compassionate and hard-working people around,” said UFCW Local 175 President Shawn Haggerty. “The challenges they face are unique and they deserve to have a Union to stand behind them in the fight for their rights as they serve their clients and communities.”
Workers at Kerry’s Place sought out our Union to increase their job security, enhance their wages and benefits, improve working conditions, and increase health and safety and respect in the workplace. The 15 new members are employed as Autism Support Associates and Assistants and are faced with numerous challenges every day.
To read more about the organizing victory at Kerry’s Place Autism Services, click here.
UFCW Canada Locals 175 & 633 represent more than 70,000 hard-working Ontarians in almost every sector of the economy. To learn more about the outstanding work of UFCW 175 & 633, visit the Local Union's website.
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