UFCW Canada supports migrant workers at Windsor-Essex Caribbean Community Fair
Leamington, Ont. – August 13, 2026 - Migrant workers in Windsor-Essex connected with UFCW Canada, health-care professionals and community organizations at the Caribbean Community Fair on August 9, gaining access to important information about workplace rights, health and community resources.
Hosted at the South Essex Community Council (SECC) in Leamington, Ontario, the event featured SECC, the Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW), the TeaMWork Project, UFCW Canada and other community partners, all providing information and support to migrant workers in the region.
UFCW Canada participated at the invitation of the TeaMWork Project, connecting directly with migrant workers and sharing information about union membership, workplace rights and the protections available to workers through their union. UFCW representatives were available throughout the afternoon to answer questions and help migrant workers better understand their rights on the job.
The TeaMWork Project plays an important role in connecting migrant workers in Southern Ontario with social service agencies and community organizations that can support them throughout their stay in Canada. OHCOW also provided health information and resources, helping workers better understand occupational health and safety and the supports available to them.
The Caribbean Community Fair also offered an opportunity to celebrate Caribbean culture and community. Participants enjoyed Caribbean cuisine, music and an afternoon of conversation and connection. UFCW Canada is proud to work with organizations such as SECC, OHCOW and the TeamWork Project to ensure migrant workers have access to the information, resources and support they need.
UFCW Canada has maintained a strong presence in the Leamington area for more than two decades. Since 2002, the UFCW Canada Agriculture Workers Support Centre in Leamington has served as a trusted community resource, helping tens of thousands of workers address issues including labour rights violations, compensation claims, scheduling and pay concerns, workplace health and safety, unsafe housing and working conditions, and unfair treatment.
For more than three decades, UFCW Canada has led the fight for migrant workers’ rights. To learn more about this advocacy and the reforms that are urgently needed, see UFCW Canada’s report: The Status of Migrant Farm Workers in Canada.
