Toronto – April 5, 2019 – Each year, the International Day of Pink is observed on the second Wednesday of April. For 2019, #DayOfPink takes place on April 10. As part of this global initiative, supporters wear pink to stand against bullying and discrimination.
Granby, Que. – April 4, 2019 – UFCW Canada Local 1991P members working at the Cascades plant in Granby, Quebec have achieved a new union contract that provides higher wages, better benefits, and more time off.
Calgary – April 3, 2019 – Following the successful “It’s Yours Members’ Conference,” where hundreds of UFCW Local 401 activists gathered in Calgary to explore community activism, political engagement, and how to bring about positive change, teams of UFCW 401 activists hit the doorsteps of fellow members to discuss the Alberta election, scheduled for April 16.
Ottawa – April 2, 2019 – UFCW Canada activists joined hundreds of social justice allies from across Canada for the 2019 Broadbent Institute Progress Summit, held in Ottawa from March 27 to 29.
Toronto – April 1, 2019 – Each year on April 4, people across the country celebrate Refugee Rights Day to honour the progress that has been made in protecting refugees seeking a new life in Canada.
Surrey, B.C. – March 30, 2019 – UFCW Canada Local 247 members working at Fresh St. Market locations across Greater Vancouver have ratified a new union contract that provides better benefits, wage increases, and more.
Mississauga, Ont. – March 29, 2019 – Workers at the Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Mississauga West hotel are the newest members of UFCW Canada Local 1006A after recently voting to join the union.
Quebec City – March 28, 2019 – UFCW Canada Local 501 members working at the Montagnais Hotel in Quebec City have achieved a new union contract that provides wage increases, better benefits, and more.
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