Toronto – May 1, 2026 – With the arrival of May, the land comes fully into bloom, marking a time of beauty, growth, and renewal. Known as the Flower Moon in many Indigenous teachings, this period reflects the blossoming of plants and medicines, and the strengthening of life all around us.
Calgary – April 29, 2026 – Workers at Rosso Coffee in Calgary have said “Yes!” to joining UFCW Local 401, joining the UFCW family and strengthening their collective voice at work.
April 28, 2025 – Victoria, B.C. – Uber drivers have ratified their first-ever union contract in Victoria today, the first of its kind for app-based drivers. Over 1000 drivers, new members of United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) 1518, are covered under this agreement, which will ensure regulation, representation and protection for them as app-based workers.
Mississauga, Ont. – April 27, 2026 – UFCW Canada congratulates UFCW Local 175 & 633 on the unveiling the Sacred Circle of Unity mural by Indigenous artist Philip Cote at their head offices in Mississauga.
Cuernavaca, Mexico – April 24, 2026 – UFCW Canada is continuing to build cross-border solidarity with partners in Mexico to strengthen protections for migrant agricultural workers employed in Canada.
Toronto – April 22, 2026 - Each year on April 28, the Day of Mourning is a solemn reminder of the lives lost, injured, or forever changed due to workplace incidents and illnesses.
Toronto – April 21, 2026 – UFCW Canada is calling on all levels of government to ban the use of exploitative surveillance pricing in the retail sector, as evidence mounts that large multinational grocers are using artificial intelligence to quietly manipulate prices.
Toronto – April 17, 2026 – Start fresh this Spring with new courses available on webCampus. UFCW Canada’s webCampus platform is free for members and their families, with over 220 courses to choose from.
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