Peel region health care workers join union – UFCW 175 & 633

Peel, Ont. – September 29, 2026 – Healthcare workers at Wellfort Community Health Services’ Peel Region locations have voted to join UFCW 175 & 633.

The new bargaining unit consists of 146 workers and is comprised of Nurses, Personal Support workers, team leads, office administration workers, support roles and a wider range of healthcare professionals. Members are in pursuit of a more inclusive environment, specifically one that prioritizes equitable treatment and standardized processes.

“Organizing the Dundas Health Centre paved the way for workers at the WellFort Community Health Services Peel Region locations. We are happy to welcome them into the membership,” said UFCW 175 & 633 President Kelly Tosato. “We stand strong with the healthcare workers at WellFort and look forward to negotiating a collective bargaining agreement.”

The new members who work for WellFort Community Health Services provide medical services to individuals and families in the Peel region of Ontario. Some of the services that members provide include healthcare awareness and educational programming for illnesses such as diabetes, HIV, and hepatitis C.

Read more about the organizing victory at Wellfort Community Health Services’ Peel Region.

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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