United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 175 and 633
Health Care in Mississauga

The United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) is one of the largest and most respected Unions in North America with over 1.5 million members. In return for union dues, including scholarships, members benefit from a democratic Union with staff dedicated to achieving the best collective agreements and providing educational opportunities, at no additional charge. This combination makes for a very diverse Union. Local 175 represents workers in retail, among other sectors, manufacturing and industrial packaging, Office & Professional Employees - or HOPE - sector), health care (many of whom belong to the Health, hospitality, while Local 633 represents meat cutters. Of that number, approximately 66, 000 belong to Locals 175 & 633 - the largest UFCW local and the largest of any Union local in Canada. Over 230, 000 workers belong to UFCW Canada. Under the leadership of President Shawn Haggerty, health coverage, Locals 175 & 633 provide some of the best wages, pension benefits and workplace safety.