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COVID-19 Resources
This pandemic brings a lot of stress and anxiety to everyone, and it’s important at times like this that we be patient and respect one another.
We also need to be sure that we’re being vigilant and following safety protocols so we can continue to look after each other at home and in the workplace.
Frequently Asked Questions
UFCW 832 has put together this information sheet to help answer some of your questions. You can also always reach out to your Union Representative if you have any additional questions.
WHAT IF I THINK I’VE GOT COVID-19?
DO I HAVE TO GO TO WOK IF I AM SICK?
WHAT IF I CAN’T WORK BECAUSE OF A POSITIVE TEST, SELF-ISOLATION OR I AM CARING FOR MY SICK CHILD OR FAMILY?
LOWBLAW EMPLOYEES: WHAT TO DO IF YOU’RE SICK WITH COVID?
RED RIVER CO-OP EMPLOYEES: WHAT TO DO IF YOU’RE SENT HOME BECAUSE YOU’RE A CLOSE CONTACT OR YOU HAVE COVID?
I THINK I GOT COVID-19 FROM MY WORKPLACE, DO I FILE FOR WCB?
CAN I REFUSE WORK IF I DON’T FEEL SAFE?
I HAVE TO SELF-ISOLATE OR QUARANTINE, WILL I LOSE MY JOB?
CAN I GO ON A LEAVE OF ABSENCE? WILL MY JOB BE THERE WHEN I RETURN?
AM I ENTITLED TO PAID LEAVE TO GET VACCINATED?
Government Resources



UFCW 832 COVID-19 updates
- Thank you members!
- We need more from our provincial government and employers to protect frontline workers
- UFCW 832 calls for increased health order enforcement
- Labour day: an opportunity to reflect and act
- Faster, together: a campaign to encourage vaccination
- Unprecedented kindness in unprecedented times
- Statement from President Jeff Traeger on a second union member passing away at Exceldor
- President Traeger gives a COVID-19 update to Members
- COVID-19 Update – Monday, August 10, 2020
- Pay Options for Members at Sobeys/Safeway