Gay-Lea Food Cooperative Employees Vote YES to Join UFCW Locals 175 & 633

UFCW Locals 175 & 633 is thrilled to welcome over 50 new members from the Gay-Lea Food Cooperative in Brampton. Their decision to come together and join our Union marks a significant step towards ensuring a fair and equitable workplace for everyone.

Members at Gay-Lea work in a tough environment servicing the dairy industry and overseeing the distribution of products. They work in shipping/receiving, delivery, and dock coordination. These workers reached out to us due to the unfair treatment they received from management including inconsistent and long-lasting disciplinary measures, benefit discrepancies and increased costs, and a lack of fair and equitable representation.

Members were happy with the results of their vote and are ready to be represented by UFCW Locals 175 & 633. They look forward to having a strong Union to back them up and make their voices heard in their workplace.

“Belonging to UFCW Locals 175 & 633 is more than just membership,” said Kelly Tosato, President of UFCW Local 175. “This Local Union is about a commitment to solidarity, mutual support, and collective strength. As new members, these workers now have a powerful voice in advocating for better working conditions, fair wages, and the respect they deserve. Together, we can achieve meaningful changes that will benefit these workers now and in the future.”

Our members make us strong and we are excited about the journey ahead and the positive changes we can achieve together for the workers at Gay-Lea Food Cooperative. Thank you for your courage and commitment to making your workplace better for everyone.

Welcome to your union!

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