Steam Whistle workers win union recognition after Ontario Labour Relations Board finds employer interfered in organizing campaign

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire Steam Whistle workers win union recognition after Ontario Labour Relations Board finds employer interfered in organizing campaignAuthor of the article:TORONTO, Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — This week the Ontario Labour Board (OLRB) ordered Steam Whistle Brewery workers in Etobicoke to be represented by SEIU Local 2 after concluding that the employer interfered in an organizing campaign.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an Account“This is a monumental decision in an industry where people are taken advantage of for their passion,” said Geoff Albrecht, a worker at the Brewery active in the organizing drive. “It shows that it is possible to organize your workplace. With a Union I am truly optimistic about the future.”SEIU Local 2 says this decision sends a message that workers have a right to organize without being intimidated and retaliated against. They welcome the Board’s recognition that the employer unlawfully interfered in the campaign, and that they are now unionized workers, calling it a victory for the labour movement.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againOLRB concluded in its decision that the employer’s termination of an employee active in the organizing campaign and discipline of another “caused a chilling effect on the campaign that cannot be remedied by a vote”. It therefore ordered the workers to automatically be represented by the union, SEIU Local 2.“I met with the Steam Whistle workers to pass my experience of organizing my workplace,” said Yohsio Kimura, Turning Point Brewery Worker in British Columbia. “Congratulations to the Steam Whistle workers. You fought for it, you earned it, and you showed what solidarity can accomplish.”For more information, contact:Daniel Tseghay | Media Contact, SEIU Local 2dtseghay@seiulocal2.ca | 403-605-5906This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.