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UFCW commemorates the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women – November 25

Toronto – November 23, 2018 – Each year, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is commemorated on November 25.

UFCW sisters break new ground at week-long organizing course

New Westminster, B.C. – July 5, 2018 – UFCW Canada sisters from across the country recently gathered at the UFCW 1518 office in New Westminster, B.C. to participate in a week-long “Organizing Training for Women Activists” course.

UFCW 247 Women’s Committee reaches out at Mother’s Day BBQ

Metro Vancouver, B.C. – May 17, 2018 – Members of the UFCW Canada Local 247 Women’s Committee reached out to the community for Mother’s Day by hosting a barbecue for women and children who have been impacted by domestic abuse.

National Council makes UFCW history with gender equity

Las Vegas, Nevada – April 26, 2018 – Gender equity is now a reality at the UFCW Canada National Council Executive Board, as the council convened for the first time since a resolution was passed to expand and restructure the union’s governing body.

UFCW activists participate in Equal Pay Day actions across Canada

Toronto – April 11, 2018 – On April 10, UFCW Canada activists from across the country observed Equal Pay Day – a day to raise awareness of how far into the next year a woman must work to earn the same amount made by a man in the previous year.

UFCW 12R24 Women’s Committee holds inaugural meeting

Campbellville, Ont. – April 10, 2018 – The UFCW Canada Local 12R24 Women & Gender Equity Committee recently held its inaugural meeting to discuss closing the gender wage gap and how to raise awareness of other inequities facing working women in Ontario.