Social Service Workers at House of Nazareth join the union and achieve first contract – UFCW 1288P

Moncton, N.B. – April 26, 2024 – New UFCW Local 1288P members at the House of Nazareth have achieved their first collective agreement bringing much needed improvements to working conditions, health and safety, wages, and more.

Located in Moncton, The House of Nazareth is New Brunswick’s largest resource centre for individuals experiencing homelessness. UFCW 1288P members working at the centre help provide essential services including beds, meals, and resources to help find permanent housing.

The workers joined UFCW Local 1288P to address several key issues regarding their working conditions including serious health and safety concerns. By joining UFCW, members are now able to successfully ensure safe and consistent health and safety policies are followed.

In addition to health and safety gains, the first contract contains numerous improvements including wage increases, and the addition of 12 sick days which will help address some of the physical and mental health challenges members face at their workplace daily.

UFCW 1288P is a longstanding member of the UFCW Canada Eastern Provinces Council, which proudly serves thousands of union members working in various sectors across Atlantic Canada. To learn about the UFCW EPC and its outstanding work, visit the council’s website.

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