We fight for fairness
With 28,000 members, we’re BC’s largest private sector union. Whether you’re already a member, looking to join, or want to find out more about what we do, we can help you find what you need.
We fight for fairness
With 28,000 members, we’re BC’s largest private sector union. Whether you’re already a member, looking to join, or want to find out more about what we do, we can help you find what you need.
What We Do
grocery & Retail sector
We represent thousands of staff at stores across BC and the Yukon, including Save-on-Foods, Safeway, FreshCo, PriceSmart and Thrifty Foods.
industrial sector
We represent workers all across the food processing industry, fighting for fairer contracts that benefit everyone in this vital sector.
Healthcare sector
Our members are hard at work taking care of people in their homes. While they’re looking after people, we’re looking after them.
cannabis retail sector
Since 2020, the fast-growing BC Bud Union has represented workers in cannabis production and retail, from individual stores to bigger chains.
Fairness for international students
We’re calling for urgent action to support international students working in British Columbia.
Join a union
Are you interested in organizing your workplace? Get in touch now for help and guidance throughout the unionizing process.
Member Resources
Education
Member Resource Centre
Member Recognition Program
Members’ Emergency Fund
File a Grievance
Connect with us
Our office is located on traditional Indigenous
territory belonging to the Qayqayt First Nation
350 Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC V3L 1A6
reception@UFCW1518.com
Toll-Free: 1.800.661.3708 • 604.526.1518
Fax: 604.540.1520
Get in touch
Have a workplace-specific question or concern, or need to make a general enquiry? Contact us using the form below, the details on our Contact page, or email reception@ufcw1518.com.