Breaking News – Transition House Staff Vote to Unionize

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The results are in and Transition House emergency shelter staff are now part of the United Food and Commercial Workers union.

“An overwhelming majority of workers at Transition House voted in favour of union representation,” said Leslie Prince, Director of Organizing UFCW Canada Local 1006A.

Workers voted on Monday to join the union with the results coming in on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.

In a letter to employees, Transition House Executive Director Ike Nwibe stated that “the outcome of this process will affect your employment with Transition House and the relationship between you and Transition House going forward.” Nwibe stated a union was not required.

Prince said after the votes were counted, “we are excited to welcome our newest members to the UFCW Local 1006A family and look forward to working with them to negotiate a strong union contract.”

There has been no comment from Northumberland County.

Transition House operate the emergency shelter at 310 Division Street in Cobourg.

Today’s Northumberland will provide updates on this developing story.

Pete Fisher
Author: Pete Fisher

Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love

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