Grocery workers at Zero Waste Bulk join the union – UFCW 175 & 633
Waterloo, Ont. – July 30, 2021 – Grocery workers at Zero Waste Bulk in Waterloo, Ontario are the newest members of UFCW 175 & 633 after voting 100% in favour of joining the union.
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By the Numbers: EI benefits pointing to long-term unemployment concerns
Toronto – July 29, 2021 – The latest data from Statistics Canada points to concerns surrounding long-term unemployment with many industries still struggling in the pandemic fallout.
Apply now for BDM Scholarship awards and referral prizes – September 30 deadline
Toronto – July 27, 2021 – With the start of the new academic year fast approaching, UFCW Canada members and their family are reminded to apply for one of 18 scholarships valued at $1,000.
$2.1 million campaign pushes UFCW Canada lifetime fundraising for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada past $47.2 million
Toronto – July 26, 2021 – Despite an extraordinarily challenging year, UFCW Canada members and Local Unions were undeterred in their extraordinary ongoing fundraising efforts, raising more than $ 2.1 million dollars in their latest annual campaign to support the lifesaving and lifechanging work of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada (LLSC).
Long-term care members secure new agreement – UFCW 1518
Penticton, B.C. – July 23, 2021 – Members at the Cherry Park Retirement Residence in Penticton, British Columbia recently voted unanimously to ratify a new collective agreement that increases wages and improves vacation allotment among other gains.
Hospitality workers at Ramada Plaza join the union – UFCW 501
Montreal – July 22, 2021 – Hospitality workers at the Ramada Plaza by Wyndham in Montreal, Quebec are the newest members to join UFCW 501 after a lengthy certification process.
National Hot Dog Day – An opportunity to buy local and support union-made
Toronto – July 20, 2021 – National Hot Dog Day falls on July 21 this year, providing Canadians with an opportunity to buy local and support union-made products.
Politics Blog: A plan to get the economy on track by assisting workers
Ottawa – July 19, 2021 – With the Liberals determined to have an election while many are still suffering economically and health-wise due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Jagmeet Singh and the NDP have released a detailed jobs plan to get Canadians back to work with the supports they need.
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