First contract for workers at Canna Cabana in Waterloo – UFCW 175
Waterloo, Ont. – September 19, 2026 – Following their successful unionization last year, cannabis workers at Canna Cabana in uptown Waterloo have ratified their first contract.
The new members now benefit from the many protections that come with belonging to UFCW: the agreement contains a formal grievance procedure and language surrounding just cause protection, job postings, and more. It lays out hours of work, seniority rights, and guaranteed annual wage increases.
Members in both full and part-time positions will see wage increases, including signing bonuses and enhanced night shift premiums.
Other provisions include paid bereavement leave, paid sick days, additional paid statutory holidays, and more.
Read more about the collective bargaining victory at Canna Cabana in uptown Waterloo.
UFCW Locals 175 & 633 represents more than 70,000 working people across all sectors of the Ontario economy including hospitality and services, health care, retail grocery and pharmacy, food production, meat processing, manufacturing, packaging, and more. To learn more about UFCW 175 & 633 and their outstanding work, visit the local union’s website.
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