Employees at Kinark Child & Family Services in Oshawa Vote UNION YES!

Employees at Kinark Child & Family Services in Oshawa have successfully joined UFCW Locals 175 & 633. The organization, which provides autism, child & youth forensic and mental health services employ consultants and instructor therapists many of whom say they feel overworked and undervalued.

In addition to better pay and benefits, workers are seeking enhanced job security, seniority rights, stronger safety protocols, and greater inclusion in decision-making processes.

“Unionization in community services is essential because the people who care for our most vulnerable populations deserve dignity, fair wages, and a real voice on the job,” said President Kelly Tosato. “When workers are empowered, the quality of care improves — and that benefits the entire community.”

The workers at Kinark Child & Family Services contacted our Union because UFCW Locals 175 & 633 has reputable and responsible Union Representatives who they felt they could trust to provide a fair unionization and bargaining process and favourable outcome.

“These members have seen the difference that joining a Union can make and they decided they wanted better for themselves and their co-workers. We encourage all workers to speak up and make your voice heard by joining the Union.”

Congratulation to our newest members!

Welcome to your Union!

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