Food retail workers at Riley’s YIG build a better life – UFCW 1006A

Ottawa – June 18, 2024 – UFCW 1006A members at Riley’s Your Independent Grocer in Ottawa have ratified a new union contract.

This new contract covers 70 members and includes wage increases, minimum wage protection language, return to work accommodation language, and more.

"I’m pleased to congratulate our membership at Riley’s YIG on their new union contract,” said President Wayne Hanley. “UFCW 1006A is proud of our exceptional union negotiating committees, who work tirelessly to win improvements and make life better for our members across Ontario. We are proud of our strong track record of helping workers in this sector achieve fairness at work.”

Read more about the collective bargaining victory at Riley’s Your Independent Grocer here.

UFCW Local 1006A represents 42,000 members in a wide range of sectors across Ontario, including the grocery retail, food processing, hospitality, laundry, warehousing, transportation, cannabis, and eye care industries. To learn more about UFCW 1006A and its outstanding work, visit the local union’s website.

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