Honouring the Vital Contributions of UFCW 1518 Members

Since the pandemic began, Canada has seen a sudden growth in unionization as workers stand together to fight for better wages, improved safety measures, and guaranteed paid sick leave. At the forefront of this advocacy are UFCW 1518 members, along with the labour movement, fighting to ensure that each worker receives the rights and benefits that they deserve.

Over the past 18 months, governments, companies, and other institutions recognize the invaluable work that frontline workers provide to their communities and the economy. UFCW 1518 members working in grocery stores, pharmacies, health care and community home support, manufacturing and food-processing plants have been tirelessly working to serve their communities.

Not only did they provide support to people during the COVID-19 pandemic, but they also confronted the heatwave, the wildfires, and all of the other crises, and continued to work despite all the hazards that they faced.

These workers have done an incredible and heroic job, and by standing together in solidarity, UFCW 1518 and its members fought and won:

1. pandemic pay and masks mandate early in the pandemic,

2. paid time off for vaccinations,

3. early access to vaccinations, and

4. WorkSafeBC presumptive coverage.

UFCW 1518 will keep fighting for fairness for our members and for all workers and will continue to celebrate their significant contributions beyond just this moment in time. ufcw1518.com

Happy Labour Day!