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World Day for Decent Work 2025

World Day for Decent Work

Toronto – October 7, 2025 – Today is the World Day for Decent Work, an annual day recognizing the need for jobs that respect the rights and dignity of all workers.

The Art of Solidarity: UFCW OUTreach holds first-ever educational conference

Philadelphia, Penn. – October 6, 2025 – UFCW union activists from across the United States and Canada gathered in Philadelphia from October 2-5 to participate in UFCW OUTreach’s first-ever education conference; UFCW OUTreach is the union’s constituency group dedicated to advocating for the union’s 2SLGBTQ+ members and allies. .

IGA supermarkets in Rimouski join UFCW 500

Rimouski (Quebec) – October 6, 2025 — The two IGA supermarkets in the city of Rimouski, Alimentation Coop Rimouski on Jessop Boulevard and IGA Extra Rimouski on Sirois Avenue, changed union allegiance to join UFCW 500 on September 11.

Women’s History Month – By the Numbers

by the numbers

Toronto – October 2, 2025 – Held every October, Women’s History Month includes the International Day of the Girl (October 11) and Persons Day (October 18), which aim to raise awareness of the barriers that prevent full equality for women around the world.

October – Falling Leaves Moon (UFCW Indigenous Calendar)

Toronto – October 1, 2025 – As autumn deepens and the trees release their leaves back to the earth, we welcome the Falling Leaves Moon.

New Fall courses available now on webCampus

October 1, 2025 – Improve your learning this autumn and explore the new and enhanced courses on webCampus today. Free for all UFCW members and their families.

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