Make your work-life better
Browse our organizing HOW-TOs, fun fact sheets, and union guides to learn how to get the most out of your job. Whether you’re already a UFCW 1518 member or a British Columbian seeking to improve your working conditions and communities, you’re sure to find these resources helpful.
Our members know that unions work better when more of us are involved. Staff have something that bosses do not — strength in numbers. And we want to show all working people, whether they’re unionized or not, how to tap into that power, so they can build fairer, more respectful workplaces.
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Activism in The Workplace Infographic
Are unions relevant to young people? Find out here. The answer might surprise you.
What kinds of “free lunches” is your boss feeding you. Perks or provisional solutions are things employers often use to dissuade workers from unionizing. Read and share the infographic below. Don’t be surprised if you hear some of these lines when you try to organize.
Don’t forget! The Canada Labour Relations Code ensures you have the following legal rights:
- You are free to decide to join or not join a union.
- Your employer cannot fire you, suspend you, transfer you, lay you off, refuse to continue employing you, or otherwise discriminate against you for being involved with the process of forming a union.
- You are free to express your views on unionization without reprisal.