Getting to Know Local 636

Many years ago, utility workers in Ontario were represented by separate Local Unions which shared common goals, but lacked direction. As a result, it became increasingly difficult to effectively defend the interests of the members against full time management organizations with access to a province-wide communications network.

Recognizing the strength in unity, these independent locals joined together to form what is now Local Union 636.

Today, Local 636 represents not only utility workers, but also men and women employed in various types of industry from Windsor to Ottawa. Local 636 is large enough to serve and small enough to care with:

• Full-time Business Representatives
• Experienced Legal Counsel
• Regional Offices across the Province with full time support staff
• State-of-the-art technology to serve our members' needs
• Regional Representatives elected by the members

Local 636 is built on a foundation of honesty, openness, and accountability. Our commitment is to provide democratic, responsible, professional representation.

What We Provide

Representation at all Levels

• Full time regionalized representation by skilled professionals specializing in labour/management relations.
• Unit Officers elected from their membership to meet the individual needs of each unit
• An active role in the effective administration of the affairs of the Local Union through the Provincial Executive Board, made up of elected members from each respective region.

Education/Training

• Local 636 is committed to educating its members and keeping them aware of the issues which challenge them in the workplace.
• The resources and training courses available through Local 636 keep our members informed on various issues such as:
  
  • Negotiations
  • Wages and benefit trends
  • Health and safety in the workplace
  • New or changing labour laws
  • Workplace Safety and Insurance Board legislation
  • Grievance handling
  • Steward training
  • Effective Communications
  • Apprentice Training

Membership Support

• Enforcing fair and equitable working conditions for all our members
• Defending members' rights
• Negotiations support and training
• Grievance handling and arbitration presentation
• Regular membership meetings for each Unit
• Representation on Workplace Health & Safety Committees
• Group auto and home insurance plan