CompensationOngoing
Fair Wages for All
Pushing for a living wage standard that keeps pace with the cost of living in every province — because no full-time worker should struggle to make ends meet.
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United Canadian Workers Association
Standing Together for Every Canadian Worker
The United Canadian Workers Association advocates for fair wages, safe workplaces, and the dignity every worker deserves — in offices and service industries across Canada.
Active Campaigns
Fighting for What Matters
We fight for the issues that matter most to Canadian office and service workers.
Compensation
Health & SafetyOngoing
Safe Workplaces, Every Day
Holding employers accountable to federal and provincial safety standards, and advocating for stronger protections for workers in high-stress service environments.
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Paid Sick Leave for Service Workers
Campaigning for mandatory paid sick leave across all service sectors — because workers shouldn't have to choose between their health and their paycheque.
Learn moreBefore UCWA, I didn't know I had rights at work. Now I know exactly what I'm entitled to — and I'm not afraid to ask for it.
Membership
Why Workers Choose UCWA
100% Canadian
We are a Canadian union with no affiliation with any unions in the United States — therefore 100% of your union dues are used for our Canadian operations.
Cheaper Dues
Our dues are cheaper due to the fact that we are not affiliated with the OFL, CLC, or any unions in the USA — and we pass those savings directly to our members.
Better Wages & Benefits
Our union negotiates on members' behalf for better wages and benefits, ensuring the employer fulfills its obligations of fair negotiations through our legal team.
Job Security & Fairness
We make sure that job security is built into a legally binding collective agreement that protects workers from arbitrary treatment.
Respect & Dignity
Unionizing is not just about wages — it is about being treated with respect and dignity in the workplace.
Health & Safety
Union health and safety protections are built into collective agreements and reinforced by law — not just policies on paper.
A Different Approach
As union membership declines, we believe it reflects a disconnect between large unions and today's workers. UCWA stands apart — independent, accountable, and focused solely on our members.
Direct Representation
We sit face-to-face with your employer, focused solely on your workplace — not one voice among many at a centralized bargaining table shared across dozens of workplaces.
Independent & Accountable
We are not affiliated with the CLC or OFL. Without institutional structures shielding us from accountability, we stay responsive, innovative, and results-driven for our members.
Workers First, Always
Some unions have become more focused on dues revenue and institutional stability than on advancing workplace improvements. UCWA's primary commitment is to represent members directly and assertively.
Built by Workers, for Workers
Unions were built by workers, for workers. We restore that principle by ensuring accountability, choice, and strong representation remain at the heart of the labour movement.
Protection from Retaliation
In Ontario, union activity is protected under the Labour Relations Act, 1995 — which means employers cannot punish workers for supporting a union or signing union cards.
Pension & Retirement Security
Many unionized workers have defined contribution pension plans, employer-matched RRSPs, or multi-employer pension plans to secure their retirement.
Voice & Representation
With a union you are not alone in disputes — you have trained union representatives who are backed by a legal team fighting in your corner.
Updates
Latest News
Bargaining
UCWA Secures Landmark Agreement for Truckers Assist Service Workers
After months of negotiation, UCWA has reached a historic collective agreement covering over 150 service workers in the National Capital Region.
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New Federal Sick Leave Rules: What You Need to Know
The federal government's updated sick leave provisions take effect this fall. Here's a plain-language breakdown of what changes and what stays the same.
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UCWA Joins National Day of Action for Living Wages
Thousands of workers across Canada took to the streets last week. UCWA members were at the forefront — here's what happened and what comes next.
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Joining UCWA means joining a community of workers who look out for each other. Membership is open to all office and service industry workers across Canada.