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What does Truth and Reconciliation Day mean to you? – Part 2

National Day for Truth and Reconcilation

Toronto – September 17, 2025 – This September, members of UFCW Canada’s Indigenous Committee are sharing their stories of the vital importance of the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, and why it should be a statutory holiday in all provinces.

Introducing the UFCW National Education Survey

September 16, 2025 – Toronto – UFCW Canada is proud to launch the UFCW National Education Survey, in order for members to share their experiences with workplace learning and contribute to the future of union education.

Veterinary workers join union – UFCW 1252

Mount Pearl, N.L. – September 15, 2025 – UFCW Eastern Provinces Council would like to welcome 19 new members to Local 1252 in Newfoundland and Labrador following a successful organizing campaign at Sunrise Animal Hospital – Vet Strategy in Mount Pearl.

International Equal Pay Day: Closing the Gender Wage Gap

Toronto – September 12, 2025 – Every year on September 18, the world marks International Equal Pay Day, a day established by the United Nations to draw attention to persistent wage inequality between women and men. Despite decades of progress toward gender equality in education and the workplace, women in nearly every country continue to earn les than men for work of equal value.

What does Truth and Reconciliation Day mean to you? – Part 1

National Day for Truth and Reconcilation

Toronto – September 10, 2025 – This September, members of UFCW Canada’s Indigenous Committee are sharing their stories of the vital importance of the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, and why it should be a statutory holiday in all provinces.

Hospitality workers ratify new contract – UFCW 1006A

Toronto – September 8, 2025 – UFCW 1006A members at Pantages Hotel in Toronto have ratified a new union contract.

Statement by Bea Bruske, President of the CLC, on the Prime Minister’s trade and tariff announcement

Ottawa – September 5, 2025 – Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, released the following statement: “Canada’s unions are ready to work with government to make sure today’s announcement delivers for workers and for our economy. Ottawa‘s strategy must prioritize good jobs and better lives for workers their families."