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Security guards join union – UFCW 1006A

Toronto – March 26, 2026 – Security guards, working at ASP Incorporated, have voted to join UFCW 1006A.

Members at Atlantic Superstore achieve new collective agreement – UFCW 1288P

Moncton, N.B. – March 25, 2026 - Members of UFCW Eastern Provinces Council Local 1288P working at four Atlantic Superstore locations across New Brunswick have ratified a new collective agreement that delivers significant wage increases, improved premiums, and more.

March 31 is the Trans Day of Visibility

Toronto – March 25, 2026 – March 31^st is the International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV). This day is dedicated to celebrating transgender people, their contributions to society and raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide.

Mount Washington Ski Resort workers join the union – UFCW 1518

Courtenay, B.C. – March 20, 2026 - Workers at Mount Washington Ski Resort have officially joined UFCW 1518. This successful union certification marks an exciting step forward as the union expands into the outdoor ski and recreation sector.

UFCW survey finds mental health support lacking for many Canadian workers

Toronto – March 19, 2026 – A new report from UFCW Canada reveals that mental health challenges are deeply embedded in the daily realities of many members, with workplace conditions contributing significantly to stress, burnout, and untreated psychological strain.

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – March 21

Toronto – March 18, 2026 - Each year on March 21, UFCW Canada joins communities around the world in recognizing the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, a global day dedicated to challenging racism and promoting equality.

UFCW Canada women continue to make history

Toronto – March 17, 2026 - Across Canada and around the world, women in the labour movement are continuing to lead, organize, and break new ground. From grassroots leadership development to international advocacy and policy victories that improve workplace equity, UFCW Canada members and activists are helping shape a stronger and more inclusive future for working people.