Transit workers build better life – UFCW 1006A

Orillia, Ont. – August 14, 2025 – UFCW 1006A members at Tok Transit, who work as transit drivers for the City of Orillia, ratified a new union contract.

Benefits of this six-year contract include wage increases of nearly 30 percent, improvements to uniforms, boot allowance, and more.

“I want to congratulate the negotiating committee and the membership on achieving a fair and strong contract,” said UFCW 1006A President Wayne Hanley. “Union representation is crucial in all sectors, including transit, as it empowers workers with the voice and power to transform their workplace.” 

Read more about the collective bargaining victory at Tok Transit.

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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