Thomas Hesse

President of UFCW 401, Alberta’s largest private-sector union representing 32,000 workers. Doing some good in the world - for UFCW members and for all of us.

[Thomas Hesse @ufcwthomas]

Hi @JimboStanford I’m looking to contact you about a speaking inquiry. Could I ask you to DM me to discuss? Thanks!

[CBC Edmonton @CBCEdmonton]

Edmonton quality assurance testers pioneer video game union drive in Canada https://t.co/xKMc9y2eft

[Thomas Hesse @ufcwthomas]

@KWSUnited We’re honoured to be working with you.

[Thomas Hesse @ufcwthomas]

We are so happy to be fighting alongside these incredible workers for respect, recognition, and fairness in their workplace. It is always inspiring to see workers courageously step forward to form a union and join our movement!

#canlab

[Fair Play 4 Game Workers @FP4GW]

Thank you for all of the support! As Keywords Studios employees we're fighting for better working conditions and proper recognition of our continued contributions to BioWare projects, and we support all others in similar positions to take action!

[Fair Play 4 Game Workers @FP4GW]

“[The] campaign at Raven, …Starbucks and Amazon in recent months, were a big source of inspiration. “The individuals at Bioware are incredibly kind and we love working with them,” the rep said. They just want to do it for better pay and with more worker protections in place.” ✊🏻

[Fair Play 4 Game Workers @FP4GW]

They also pointed out that their employers…are raking in record profits..while they struggle to make rent. "You have the creative power and skills they need and you shouldn't be taken advantage of because you want to create passion-driven work."
☝🏻☝🏻☝🏻

[Thomas Hesse @ufcwthomas]

“In terms of money, how much is enough? How much will compensate people for what they went through? What is that figure?” [said Hesse], adding that workers are seeking a “substantial wage increase,” sick pay, & more transparency around health and safety.

https://t.co/5uXYokFHVp

[Thomas Hesse @ufcwthomas]

As I mentioned to our members earlier in the week, the revelations about the deaths of 215 Indigenous children in a residential school are horrifying & deeply disturbing.

We stand with our Indigenous brothers, sisters, & two-spirited allies in demanding justice. Solidarity ✊

[Thomas Hesse @ufcwthomas]

An important health update. Our retail grocery members tell us every day they have to deal with people who refuse to wear a mask.

Will employers like #Loblaws & #Sobeys ensure this new requirement is being followed & keep their employees safe?

#canlab

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[UFCW LOCAL 401 @ufcw401]

Today on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, we stand with our members and people of all sexual orientations in creating safe spaces in our union, our workplaces, and our communities.

#canlab #ufcw #idahobit #idahobit2021

[Thomas Hesse @ufcwthomas]

Yesterday, I released an official statement about health concerns and safety at Superstores.

#canlab #loblwws #superstore #ufcw

[UFCW LOCAL 401 @ufcw401]

The last year of fighting for worker safety has been like no other.

Many of our members have faced risks every day coming to work to provide services and products on which the public has relied.

We have worked tirelessly to address those risks.

https://t.co/a9RKsXU20t

#canlab

[UFCW LOCAL 401 @ufcw401]

“We’re happy to see the workplace is now the focus, the workplace is the place where you can bring COVID-19, it’s a place where you can pick up, or COVID-19 can be transmitted, so workplace safety is public safety.”

https://t.co/5XfCAAyf8p

#canlab

[UFCW LOCAL 401 @ufcw401]

We’re excited to be starting today’s Retail Round Table where we will talk about pandemic pay, safety, bargaining, and all things retail!

To listen live online go to:

https://t.co/PRc4945DeC

[UFCW LOCAL 401 @ufcw401]

We’ve been sounding the alarms about risks that continue to go unaddressed in grocery stores.

Our members tell us about the challenges they face. We do everything in our power to keep them safe. But we need employers & government to work w/ us.

#canlab

https://t.co/XTUtBj23JZ

[Thomas Hesse @ufcwthomas]

Our Executive Board has unanimously endorsed @gilmcgowan for President of the Alberta Federation of Labour.

The Executive Board believes that Gil has the skills and experience needed to lead our movement through this pivotal time.

#canlab #GilForAFL

[Thomas Hesse @ufcwthomas]

It was great to talk to the media about our telephone town halls on how Local 401 members can stay safe in the third wave with Dr. Annalee Coakley yesterday!

I hope you’ll be joining one of the calls either on Sunday at 2PM or Monday at 7PM.

#canlab

https://t.co/M1pEgeDdmO

[Gabriel Fabreau MD, MPH, FRCPC @gabefabreau]

Want to see what a high-risk workplace looks like?

Proud of this. If successful, we hope becomes model for all other large workplaces.

#healthequity #EssentialWorkers #COVID19 #VaccineForAll

@OBrien_IPH @nenshi @annaleecoakley @avyse @Albertadoctors @ufcw401 @ufcwthomas

[Thomas Hesse @ufcwthomas]

Ramadan Mubarak to all those who are observing and celebrating!

[UFCW LOCAL 401 @ufcw401]

Solidarity with Cargill workers in Ontario as they make their way through a difficult situation with which we are all too familiar.

https://t.co/zn0zHB8RfE

#canlab #cargill