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Politics Blog: Time to remove profit from long-term care, Time for a Care Guarantee

Ottawa – February 25, 2021 – The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the glaring issues we face in Canada, including years of inaction and neglect in long-term care.

Food retail members at Save-On-Foods ratify new contract – UFCW 1518

New Westminster, B.C. – February 24, 2021 – Thousands of UFCW 1518 members at Save-On-Foods across B.C. voted overwhelmingly in favour of ratifying their new three-year contract, bringing in many important improvements for thousands of workers.

Ruling by the UK Supreme Court on Uber employment status should have ripple effects across the globe

Toronto – February 23, 2021 – The UK Supreme Court handed down its decision on Friday that rules Uber drivers are employees and not self-employed as the company has tried to argue for years before lower courts.

UFCW 12R24 calls on Ontario government to reject 7-Eleven application to open bars in convenience stores

Milton, Ont. – February 22, 2021 – UFCW 12R24, representing The Beer Store workers across the province, is calling on the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) to reject the proposal by 7-Eleven to sell alcohol for on-site consumption at 61 of its Ontario convenience stores.

EPC and proponents of FISH standard for crew encouraged by recent Justice Department report to the U.S. Congress

Halifax, N.S. – February 19, 2021 – To promote the highest level of ethics and social responsibility across the seafood sector, UFCW Canada and the Eastern Provinces Council (EPC) have been part of a consortium to develop the Fairness, Integrity, Safety, and Health (FISH) Standard for Crew.

UFCW Canada and FoodShare host ground-breaking virtual event

Toronto – February 18, 2021 – In collaboration with FoodShare Toronto, UFCW Canada hosted a virtual event on labour and employment rights in a pandemic.