Workers at Gay-Lea Food Cooperative join union – UFCW 175 & 633

Brampton, Ont. – July 18, 2024 – UFCW Locals 175 & 633 welcomes over 50 new members from the Gay-Lea Food Cooperative in Brampton.

Members at Gay-Lea work in a tough environment servicing the dairy industry and overseeing the distribution of products. They work in shipping/receiving, delivery, and dock coordination. These workers looked to join the union due to the unfair treatment they received from management including inconsistent and long-lasting disciplinary measures, benefit discrepancies and increased costs, and a lack of fair and equitable representation.

Members were happy with the results of their vote and are ready to be represented by UFCW Locals 175 & 633. They look forward to having a strong union to back them up and make their voices heard in their workplace.

“Belonging to UFCW Locals 175 & 633 is more than just membership,” said Kelly Tosato, President of UFCW Local 175. “This Local Union is about a commitment to solidarity, mutual support, and collective strength. As new members, these workers now have a powerful voice in advocating for better working conditions, fair wages, and the respect they deserve. Together, we can achieve meaningful changes that will benefit these workers now and in the future.”

Read more about the organizing victory at Gay-Lea Food Cooperative.

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 their website.

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