Social Action committee
Want to help change the world through our union?
We are seeking members to join the Social Action Committee – contact your union rep for information on joining.
Our Mission
We advocate for evidence-based social action and education rooted in the voices of members from equity-deserving communities. We recognize that unions are inherently political. They were created through a long history of political/labour struggle and are still part of a larger struggle for justice. In recognizing that history, we support UFCW 1518 to take action backed by research, education, communication, and partnerships.
Our Committee Members
Jennifer Brown has been a member of UFCW for 29 years. Whether in her role as a shop steward, or JHSC cochair/member she builds relationships and is a strong advocate.
She is passionate about the impact of politics on a personal level, worker’s rights and disability and identity issues.
Angela Crosato is a dedicated UFCW 1518 member, and shop steward for over 20 years. She recently advocated for colleagues in the 2023 Sobeys bargaining negotiations.
Angela is a staunch advocate for workers’ rights, the LGBTQIA2S+ community, and her fellow coworkers, and is passionate about cinema, travel, music, and supporting her colleagues.
Erica Jones joins the Executive Board after serving as shop steward for over 8 years. Erica is passionate about bringing their lived experience as a queer, neurodivergent person to the Board.
A champion of the labour movement’s root values of economic and social justice, Erica is dedicated to providing educational opportunities to members and empowering their collective voice.
Joel Simmons is a dedicated union advocate, writer, and community member who has been a UFCW 1518 member for 8 years. Serving as shop steward and representing Save-On-Foods members recently at the bargaining table, Joel is committed to fighting for workers’ rights.
Joel hopes to support UFCW members and advocate for progressive issues like the four-day work week.
As a former member of the Canadian Cancer Society, Joel organized a Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock Fundraiser.
Join the Social Action Committee
We are seeking members to join the Social Action Committee – contact your union rep for information on joining! Fill in this form to let us know you’d like to be involved, or ask any questions you might have.