Food industry workers thrive with union

Name: Jason Lam – Safeway

Union: UFCW 1518

I became a UFCW 1518 member when I first started working at Safeway in Vancouver as a Clerk II. Working at Safeway has allowed me to achieve a good work-life balance as I pursue my education, as it has given me the flexibility and stability that I need while I also raise a young child. Having a unionized workplace has provided me, as well as my coworkers, with support by protecting our rights within our work environment, while giving us the opportunity to also live different experiences.

Having a Union Representative available for any questions or issues have shown me that worker can have measures to deal with injustice and or any other concerns. Recently, I have also had the opportunity to attend some training with UFCW 1518, which was a great experience and I hope this will lead to me to more opportunities in the future. My family and I are also enjoying the benefits that the union has fought for through negotiations of our contract with our employer which has been very beneficial to us. Being a member of UFCW 1518 is a great experience as I know that my union will be there to support me and other union members throughout the stages of life.