On August 22, workers at ASI Group Canada in the city of Mississauga in Ontario, Canada, joined UFCW Local 175. ASI Group Canada manufactures school-related items, such as washroom accessories, visual display items, lockers, and other storage products, and the nearly 20 workers are employed as machine operators and general laborers.
These workers joined UFCW Local 175 because they were concerned about favoritism, workplace health and safety, and other issues. They look forward to negotiating a first collective agreement that will help establish better working conditions and ensure that all workers at the facility are treated fairly.
“Like many frustrated workers out there, our new members at ASI Group wanted to do something to make positive change at work,” said UFCW Local 175 President Kelly Tosato. “Joining a union is an important first step to creating that kind of change and with the backing of their local union, these members will be able to do just that.”