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Early childhood educators join union – UFCW 1252

St. John’s – June 15, 2026 – Early Childhood Educators at Lilypad Childhood Centre in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador have voted 85 per cent in favour of joining UFCW Local 1252.

Cheer on Canada with Canadian, Union-Made food

Toronto – June 12, 2026 – As soccer fans across the country gather to cheer on Team Canada at the FIFA World Cup, there is no better time to celebrate the workers who help feed our communities and keep Canada's economy strong.

Health Canada claws back requirement for industry to provide agricultural workers access to pesticides safety information

Leamington, Ont. – June 11, 2026 – United Food and Commercial Workers Canada (UFCW Canada) and Ecojustice are disappointed by Health Canada’s recent decision to reframe the rules and make providing pesticides safety information to agricultural workers entirely optional for employers.

International Labour Organization adopts first-ever code of practice for growing aquaculture sector

Geneva – June 10, 2026 – The International Labour Organization (ILO) has adopted a new Code of Practice on Occupational Safety and Health in Aquaculture—a major step toward improving working conditions across one of the world’s fastest-growing food production sectors.

Ontario YIP participants build skills, confidence, and solidarity

Niagara Falls, Ont. – June 8, 2026 – UFCW members from across Ontario recently came together in Niagara Falls for the latest session of the Young Workers Internship Program (YIP), a hands-on learning program designed to help the next generation of union activists grow their skills and strengthen their voices in the labour movement.