A Guide on Joining Unifor F&P Manufacturing

Many of you have asked about the process of joining the union. This guide will help to outline the process. Success requires your involvement and participation in bringing the union to F&P.

Joining Unifor, Canada's largest private-sector union, involves several steps. Unifor represents a wide range of sectors, so the exact process varies depending on your workplace and situation. The Ontario Labour Relations Act covers workers at F&P Manufacturing.

Here’s a general guide on how to join Unifor:

Research and Understand Unifor:

Visit the Unifor website, www.unifor.org , to learn about our goals, values, and the industries we represent.

Understand the benefits of joining Unifor, such as better wages, workplace safety, benefits, and a collective voice.

Contact Unifor:

Reach out to Unifor directly. You can contact them through the website, phone, or email. Explain your interest in joining and provide details about your workplace.

They may assign a representative to discuss your situation and guide you. In your case, your lead organizer is [email protected]

Assess Interest in Your Workplace:

Gauge the interest of your coworkers in forming or joining a union. Unionization is a collective effort, and you'll need support from a significant portion of your coworkers.

Discuss the benefits of unionizing and gauge their interest in joining Unifor.

Be part of the inside team that is supporting the union drive.

Organizing a Union at Your Workplace:

If Unifor isn’t present in your workplace, you may need to organize a union drive. This involves signing union cards, holding meetings, and a vote.

Unifor can provide resources and support during this process, including how to do this discreetly to avoid potential anti-union tactics from your employer.

Vote to Unionize:

There will be a vote among the workers to decide whether to join Unifor. A majority vote is typically needed.

Unifor will guide you through the legal process and ensure the vote is conducted fairly.

Negotiating a Collective Agreement:

Once a union is formed, Unifor will assist in negotiating a collective agreement with your employer. This agreement will cover wages, benefits, working conditions, and more.

Stay Engaged:

After joining Unifor, stay active and engaged. Participate in union meetings, vote in union elections, and remain informed about your rights and responsibilities as a union member.

Please share the link to our website, join.unifor.org/fp , where we will add more news and information and share the QR code with your coworkers.

In Solidarity

Billy O'Neill
[email protected]
416.605.1443