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First Contract for new members at MEC Toronto – UFCW 1006A

Toronto – February 18, 2025 – UFCW 1006A members at MEC (Mountain Equipment Company) in Toronto have ratified their first union contract.

UFCW and labour leaders fight for Canadian workers in Washington

Washington, D.C. – February 13, 2025 – UFCW Canada National President Shawn Haggerty joined a delegation of Canadian and American labour leaders yesterday in Washington, D.C., to meet with the Canadian premiers to discuss the damage that U.S. tariffs will have on workers and industries on both sides of the border.

Have A Heart Day – February 14

Toronto – February 12, 2025 – Have a Heart Day, celebrated annually on February 14th since 2012, is a child and youth-led event focused on reconciliation and ensuring First Nations children have the opportunities to thrive.

This Valentine’s Day, share your love for Canadian, union made goods

Toronto – February 11, 2025 – This Valentine’s Day, give a gift that truly shows you care—about your loved ones and the hardworking Canadians behind the products you enjoy.

UFCW Canada joins Canada-U.S. Economic Summit amid tariff anxiety

UFCW Canada National President Shawn Haggerty with Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour at the Canada-U.S. Economic Summit on February 7, 2025

Toronto – February 7, 2025 – UFCW Canada joined with key Canadian partners at the Canada-U.S. Economic Summit urging for cross-country approach to the threat of U.S. tariffs.