Compass Group members vote to join the National Defence Fund
Edmonton – August 1, 2024 – UFCW 401 members at Eurest Dining Services, part of Compass Group Canada, in Alberta have voted in favour of joining the National Defence Fund (NDF).
These newest members of the NDF work in food services for Eurest Dining Services, providing food services to business and non-profits.
UFCW Canada’s NDF operates as an insurance plan in case of strike or lockout. Local bargaining units opt in to participate after members vote in favour of joining the NDF, and each member then pays regularly into the fund. The fund is invested to grow and provide benefits to any participating bargaining unit in need.
NDF members on strike or lockout will receive extra money weekly on top of regular picket pay. Local bargaining units also receive many other benefits from the NDF, like strike training and picket line support to help hold the line.
For more than 35 years, the NDF has provided UFCW Canada families with extra financial resources and negotiating strength when faced with a strike or lockout. This is crucial during those pivotal times when members are fighting to achieve the respect and fairness that all hard-working people deserve.
