Montreal – August 23, 2018 – UFCW members in Quebec recently showed their pride in Montreal at the annual parade and pride festivities, which once again brought together thousands of people in solidarity with the LGBTQI2S community.
Ottawa – August 22, 2018 – As one of Canada’s leading unions, we certainly welcome the federal government’s declaration to reduce poverty. But, after reading the fine print, we are surprised and disappointed to find that the National Strategy on Poverty Reduction is missing a key ingredient when it comes to addressing root causes and real solutions to growing inequality.
Leamington, Ont. – August 21, 2018 – Agriculture workers met with senior government officials in Leamington, Ontario on Sunday to share their experiences with the Temporary Foreign Workers Program (TFWP), and to offer some advice as frontline workers in addressing a number of serious gaps in the system, especially when it comes to health and safety, housing, piece rates, and other basic rights and standards.
Val-d’Or, Que. – August 20, 2018 – UFCW Local 501 members at Molson-Coors recently achieved a new union contract that will benefit 115 members and their families, as well as the local economies of three different communities in Quebec.
Oshawa, Ont. – August 18, 2018 – Best Western hotel workers in Oshawa, Ontario recently became UFCW Canada’s newest members in the hospitality industry after voting to join Local 1006A.
Ottawa – August 17, 2018 – Labour Day is just around the corner, and UFCW Canada members and activists are set to participate in community events across the country dedicated to celebrating the achievements of hard-working families.
Cornwall, Ont. – August 16, 2018 – More than 400 UFCW Local 175 members at the Olymel bacon facility in Cornwall, Ontario recently ratified a new union contract.
Red Deer, Alta. – August 15, 2018 – UFCW Canada Local 401’s Sera Grover is one of eighteen UFCW Canada – BDM Scholarship winners for 2017.
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