As a member of UFCW Canada you have the bargaining power and protection of Canada’s largest private-sector union. Companies like to bad mouth unions but the facts tell a very different story. Union members make more money, have better pensions and benefits, get more paid vacation, and are protected against harassment and unfair discipline from managers.
These are just some of the advantages of a typical UFCW Canada collective agreement including:
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Better working conditions |
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Better bargaining power and pay. Negotiated wages and raises spelled out in the contract – no favourtism |
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Free access to online training & education for you and your family |
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Better prescription drug and dental benefits coverage |
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Scholarships for you and your family |
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More paid vacation and paid sick days |
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A dispute procedure to legally protect you against unfair discipline or dismissal |
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Protection against management harassment |
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Better pension benefits |
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Seniority rights when it comes to schedule, vacation and job security |
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Group discounts on home & life insurance, travel, car rental, legal services, cell phones |
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Respect at the workplace |
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Have to accept unfair or unjust discipline |
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