 Although enough workers signed union cards to automatically certify in September 2006, a series of disputes before the Manitoba Labour Board pushed back their certification until June 26, 2007  This certification has national importance, they became the first group of organized foreign farm workers in Canada.The ultimate decision-making body for the UFCW Local 832 is the Executive Board, made up of the President, Secretary-Treasurer, Recorder, and 15 Vice-Presidents.All members of the Executive Board are elected by the general membership of the Local in an election held every four years.