Mont-Blanc ski resort employees in Montreal join the union, UFCW 501

Montreal – June 3, 2013 – UFCW Canada Local 501 recently welcomed a new group of members from the Mont-Blanc ski resort who proudly joined the union on May 23.

The new Mont-Blank members work at one of the highest points in the Laurentides as patrol staff, snow-making and hill grooming personnel, ski lift mechanics, mechanic helpers, ski lift electricians, ski lift loading and unloading staff, parking attendants, snowmaking equipment attendants, snow clearing attendants, ticket collectors and garage workers.

“We are thrilled to welcome the workers at the Mont-Blanc ski resort to Local 501,” says Local 501 President Alain Lachaîne. “By joining the union, and combining their voice with ours, the new Mont-Blanc members can always count on the solidarity and support of UFCW members throughout Quebec and across North America.”