Shelter Service Workers Join Union – UFCW 1006A

Cobourg, Ont. – March 6, 2025 – Workers at Transition House Coalition of Northumberland in Cobourg have voted to join UFCW 1006A.

The new bargaining unit is comprised of 19 members, who are Shelter Services workers. 

Key issues that led to workers joining the union included health and safety, job security, wages and benefits. 

“On behalf of UFCW 1006A, I’m proud to congratulate and welcome our newest members from Transition House Coalition of Northumberland,” said UFCW 1006A President Wayne Hanley. “UFCW 1006A is dedicated to improving our members’ rights and livelihoods and ensuring they have a voice in their workplace. Together, we are empowering members to create fairer workplaces.” 

Transition House is integral to the community, serving as the only emergency shelter in Nothumberland country. The organization provides safe and supportive temporary housing, life skills and transition support to people from Cobourg, Port Hope, Grafton, Colborne, Campbellford, Brighton, Hamilton Township, and Alderville. 

Read more about the collective bargaining victory at Transition House.

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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