Nearly 280 Walmart fleet drivers in Calgary and Nisku have voted to join Unifor, marking the third Walmart unit to unionize in the past six months.
The drivers, who transport goods across Walmart’s distribution network, follow fleet drivers in British Columbia and warehouse workers in Ontario who unionized with Unifor in late 2024.
“Drivers play a critical role in Walmart’s supply chain,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “These workers are standing together to demand the respect, fair wages, and job security they deserve.”
The unionization drive comes as Walmart moves forward with plans to sell its Canadian fleet operations to transportation company Canada Cartage. Unifor has called for a swift conclusion to contract negotiations to ensure a smooth transition for workers.
“The choice of Walmart’s fleet drivers is crystal clear and they have a right to a first collective agreement,” Payne said. “Corporate shell games cannot trump the democratic rights of workers.”
Unifor Western Regional Director Gavin McGarrigle said workers are concerned about unpredictable scheduling, wage freezes, and job security.
“Walmart’s drivers are tired of unpredictable scheduling, wage freezes, and a lack of job security,” McGarrigle said. “By unionizing, they are taking a stand to improve their working conditions and push back against corporate practices that undermine their livelihoods.”
Unifor represents 320,000 private-sector workers across various industries in Canada.
