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Raise a glass to Canadian craftsmanship and support Canadian Crown Royal workers

Toronto – January 19, 2026 - Whether you’re catching up with friends or winding down at home, a good drink is about more than just what’s in your glass.

Eskasoni Health Centre workers ratify first contract – UFCW 864

Eskasoni, N.S. – January 19, 2025 – Following their successful organizing efforts in 2025, the new UFCW 864 members at Eskasoni Health Centre have voted unanimously in favour of ratifying their first collective bargaining agreement.

Cannabis workers join union – UFCW 175 & 633

Waterloo, Ont. – January 17, 2026 – Budtenders at the Canna Cabana location in Waterloo have voted to join UFCW 175, following in the steps almost a dozen other locations in Ontario.

Flu season highlights urgent need for Paid Sick Days Now!

Toronto – January 14, 2026 – As flu rates soar across the country this winter, Canadian workers are facing a difficult choice: go to work sick or risk falling behind on bills.

Start 2026 strong with new webCampus courses

Toronto – January 14, 2026 – UFCW Canada’s award-winning digital learning platform, webCampus, is launching a new set of courses designed to fit learning into real life—balancing work, family, and everything in between.

Over 6,000 food retail workers at Metro ratify new agreement – UFCW 175 & 633

Toronto – January 12, 2026 – More than 6,000 UFCW 175 members from Metro stores covered by a province-wide agreement have ratified a new precedent-setting collective agreement that includes substantial monetary improvements.

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