Workers at Hershey join the union – UFCW 1991P

Saint-Hyacinthe, Que. – October 29, 2024 – UFCW Canada Local 1991P is proud to announce that it has obtained union certification to represent the 140 or so workers at the Hersey company in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec.

The employees at the production facility create confectionery products, including chocolate, under the Brookside brand.

The new bargaining unit includes a variety of production-critical roles, including sanitation, day labourer, forklift operator, electromechanics, quality controller, operator, and priority day labourer. Workers in these positions are vital for ensuring product quality and the smooth operation of the company.

Being part of a union gives workers the power to come together for their rights, improve their working conditions, and ensure fair pay. Now as members of UFCW 1991-P, they will benefit from professional support and better protection in facing everyday challenges. These workers can count on the expertise and commitment of a union that is dedicated to enhancing working conditions for everyone.

“The certification of UFCW 1991-P to represent employees at the Hershey plant in Saint-Hyacinthe marks an important step towards consolidating the rights of workers in the Montérégie region. UFCW 1991-P will continue its efforts to defend the interests of its members and to promote safer, fairer and more respectful work environments,” says Janick Vallières, President of UFCW 1991-P.

UFCW Local 1991-P, representing over 6,500 members at more than 80 companies, is part of the most important food and retail union across Quebec. Our extended organization counts more than 55,000 members in Quebec, 255,000 in Canada, and over 1,3 million in North America. Our members are working in every sector of the food and retail industry, as well as in other sectors such as servicing jobs, food processing, fabrication, and technical and professional jobs. To learn more about UFCW 1991-P, visit the Local Union’s website.

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