The Union for Hotel and Hospitality Workers

The Union for Hotel and Hospitality Workers

UFCW Canada: The Union for Hotel and Hospitality Workers

UFCW Canada is the union for hotel and hospitality workers, as our union represents over 17,000 members working in the hotel and hospitality industries, from coast to coast.

UFCW is the best union for hotel employees because we have a record of success in advancing the interests of hotel staff, whether you work as a housekeeper, cook, or concierge.

We also help hotel and hospitality workers build a better life – by negotiating higher wages, fair scheduling, generous health benefits, and much more.

And we work hard to help employees keep what they have and ensure that benefits at work are not determined by the whims of management.

Facts About the Hotel and Hospitality Industries in Canada

  • The hotel and hospitality sectors currently help almost 1.4 million Canadians support their families.

  • The Canadian hotel industry is valued at $17.5 billion dollars and, prior to COVID-19, the occupancy rate of Canada’s 8,000+ hotel properties was 64 percent.

  • With more than 150,000 workers earning their living in Canada’s hotel sector, the Canadian hotel industry is a major economic force in communities big and small.

  • While a hospitality job can be a good source of income, working in the hotel and hospitality industries can be stressful and even grueling – especially if you don’t have a union in your corner.

 

Why Hotel and Hospitality Workers Join UFCW Canada

As a UFCW member, you’ll have a strong voice in the workplace and an enforceable collective agreement that can provide you and your co-workers with a wide range of benefits, like overtime pay, health and safety protections, and paid sick days. These benefits are key reasons why UFCW Canada is the #1 choice for hotel and hospitality workers.

Choosing UFCW Canada: Hotel and Hospitality Workers

More and more workers in the hotel and hospitality industries are choosing to stand up for their rights and gain the union advantage by joining UFCW Canada. Employees choose UFCW Canada as their union more than any other union when they work in the hotel and hospitality industries because we have what it takes to help hospitality workers build a better, fairer workplace.

UFCW Canada is especially proud of our hotel members, who work tirelessly to roll out the red carpet for hotel guests in cities across the country, and who provide exceptional services for those travelling for business, pleasure, or any other reason.

 

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UFCW Canada: The Best Choice for Hotel and Hospitality Workers

Our union proudly serves as the voice of hotel and hospitality employees working at major hotel chains like Best Western, Comfort Inn, Courtyard by Marriott, Delta, DoubleTree, Fairmont, Four Seasons, Hampton Inn & Suites, Hilton, and many other companies, in almost every province in Canada.

Employees at Marriott, Sheraton, Westin, Motel 6, Hyatt, and other major brands pick UFCW Canada as their union because we help hotel workers achieve a better workplace.

UFCW members work in a diverse array of job roles throughout the hotel sector, including the following positions:

  • Front Desk Staff and Night Auditors
  • Housekeeping, Laundry, and Room Attendant Staff
  • Maintenance and Engineering Staff
  • Shuttle Drivers
  • Concierge, Valet Parking, and Bell Staff
  • Restaurant, Catering, and Banquet Staff
  • Office and Clerical Staff
  • Chef
  • Cook

Joining UFCW Canada: Hotel and Hospitality Employees

Hotel and hospitality workers join UFCW Canada because our union has a proven track record of negotiating meaningful gains at the bargaining table that help improve the lives of members and their families.

For example, compared to non-unionized hotel employees, UFCW members enjoy higher wages, more paid sick days, and scheduling by seniority rather than management favoritism. Often, members also have access to a full range of employer-paid health benefits, as well as wage premiums for working certain job roles and shifts.

During COVID-19, our union has been pushing employers to enforce mask wearing and physical distancing among hotel guests in order to keep workers and the public safe. We have also negotiated additional paid sick time and have advocated for government income supports for hotel workers who have been laid off in the pandemic. As well, UFCW Canada Local Unions have been calling for targeted government support to help the hospitality sector financially recover from COVID-19 over the next few years.

 
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