UFCW 1518

This union has locked out its staff. That’s insane.

Horrible union who doesn't back you and the pension plan people are horrible people to deal with on the phone horrible human beings, like give me the money in entitled to

My friend has a problem in her work, from scheduling, to rotation and to favouritism. She tried everything to talk with first department manager then the manager then the unions. The only thing the union said “ It’s what manager think who is was best in that shifts. So my friend got disappointed, and she’s more seniority to them and got the most crapy schedules not to mention no FAIR rotations. I hope this union DO better. What’s the point of paying them union dues.

We have seen Companies like Save on, Superstore and Safeway claw back wages and benefits in an Era where Unions haven't been able to mobilize the workforce thanks in part to back to work and essential work legislation. That said, I was part of a movement in the 90's when the union sought to protect our wages and benefits. I have what I have today thanks to UFCW. I really hope we get to see that fire in this union again, soon. We need it.

I am blessed to be part of this union.Buddy will go to bat for you as you work with the union for a better work place.Be honest & hardworking & don't worry or be intimidated by having to use the union.Keep pictures of your schedule & pics of any changes as well as the approving managers initials.Keep notes & a notepad nearby with dates , names , incidents you may be a part of or witness.Stay positive

B BUDS.CA ended its employment relationship with Niko Kruzel on November 6, 2021, because of an ongoing issue of trust and poor work ethic and only reinstated Kruzel by way of a Settlement Agreement due to the timing of the dismissal and the financial implications for the business. The company reinstated the snacks and the twenty percent employees discount through an Estoppel Notice as these items were not part of the employees' condition of employment. The employees discount has always been 15 percent. The free snacks were given to enhance the workplace and make it more enjoyable; instead, certain staff members constantly complain about the types, the quality, quantity and accommodation for individual dietary restrictions, etc.Niko Kruzel began working on a part-time basis at B BUDS.CA on May 23, 2021, after leaving Clarity Cannabis(a unionized private cannabis store ). On August 29, 2021, B Buds had a change of manager. The former manager was dismissed due to intense pressure by Kruzel and several of his co-workers.On September 17, 2021, management took the budtenders out for dinner and bowling at Langford lanes to rebuild the team. A new manager was installed in the subsequent days ( September 20, 2021). The manager began implementing necessary operational changes such as hiring new staff members, preparing to terminate some individuals, and updating the company policies and code of conduct.He worked at B BUDS.CA approximately 19 hours a week from Thursday to Sunday. Kruzel was often late ( for example, Sept 3 and 23, October 7, and October 21 ). Moreover, Kruzel would often complain of feeling exhausted and was prone to making mistakes. For example September 27, Kruzel deposited his September 15 paycheque twice, then alleged that the company's cheque bounced.On September 24, Kruzel agreed in a text message to cover the Monday afternoon shift temporarily from October 4 until the company found someone. On October 7, 2021, Kruzel informed the manager that he could no longer cover the shift. The manager arranged for someone to cover the shift. Still, on October 9, 2021, Kruzel's friend and workmate accused the company of disrespecting Kruzel by asking him to work on a day that Kruzel had not agreed to and called the manager a liar. When management asked Kruzel if he agreed to cover the shift temporarily, Kruzel did not refute the claim nor correct his friend's aspersion about the manager.The same day Kruzel cold-shouldered the business owner because she asked him to change the music to something more appropriate for the store ambience.October 25, 2021, the Union served the company with the Applications for Union Certification. Unbeknown to management, the Union Campaign began on October 1, 2021, roughly ten days after the new manager started.On November 3, 2021: less than twenty-four hours before the votes were officially counted, Kruzel emailed the company writing,I am asking to retain my usual hours of employment but finish work earlier in the evening (finishing no later than 7pm). Alternatively