Notice to Hog Barn Workers in Manitoba

The pork industry in Manitoba is going through significant changes right now. What protection will workers in hog barns have during these changes?

UFCW (United Food and Commercial Workers Union) Local 832 Wants to help you gain a voice in your work-place and increased job security.

UFCW Local 832 represents thousands of workers in Manitoba’s pork and beef  industry, including employees at Maple Leaf Foods. We have the experience to negotiate good contracts and safer working conditions around the livestock industry.

UFCW Canada and Local 832 are leading the effort to improve agricultural workers’ rights across
Canada and in Manitoba. As of June 30, 2008, all agricultural workers in climate-controlled facilities
(e.g.: hog barn or greenhouse workers) will be covered by Manitoba’s Employment Standards Code. UFCW Local 832 has advocated for these changes for years.
As of June 30, 2008, you will have the right to:

• Overtime pay
• Paid vacations
• Holidays paid at time-and-a-half
• Termination notice

UFCW Local 832 has already been certified by the Manitoba Labour Board to negotiate a collective agreement with a large employer in North America’s swine fertilization industry, PIC Canada. We are working to ensure that the gains go above and beyond the protections contained in the Employment Standards Code to include seniority rights, grievance procedures and improved safety in the barns.

For more information or to set up a meeting,
contact the UFCW Canada Agriculture Workers Alliance office:
204-857-3340 or e-mail: portage@awa-ata.ca
All inquiries will remain confidential.