January – Spirit Moon (UFCW Indigenous Calendar 2026)
Toronto – January 7, 2026 – January marks a time of quiet reflection, spiritual grounding, and renewal in the Carrying Forward: 2026 UFCW Canada Indigenous Committee Calendar.
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‘Elbows up’ isn’t just for Ontario: Doug Ford’s attacks on Crown Royal threaten more Canadian jobs
Toronto – January 6, 2026 – Yesterday, Doug Ford announced that Crown Royal will be removed from LCBO shelves next month. Ford’s attacks on the Crown Royal brand directly threaten hundreds of good Canadian union jobs in Manitoba and Quebec.
Janitorial service workers join union – UFCW 1006A
Toronto – January 5, 2026 – Workers at Diamond Property Services, in janitorial services, voted to join UFCW 1006A. The bargaining unit is made of members who work in a condo residence in Toronto.
UFCW Canada, the food workers’ union, calls for stronger protections as avian influenza flu cases grow
Toronto – December 19, 2025 – As avian influenza cases continue to spread across the country, United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Canada, the poultry workers’ union, is calling for strong protections and government action for workers in poultry processing facilities.
Celebrating our achievements, standing ready for 2026
Dear UFCW Family,
As we reflect on the past year, we are reminded of the strength, resilience, and unity that define our union. Together, we navigated major challenges, celebrated historic victories, and continued to push for a fairer, more equitable Canada for all workers.
Canada’s food system requires urgent reforms, says food workers’ union in new report on migrant agricultural workers
Toronto – December 17, 2025 – UFCW Canada, the country’s leading advocate for agricultural workers for over 30 years, has released its annual report on the Status of Migrant Agricultural Workers in Canada, calling for urgent reforms to Canada’s food system.
Driver returns to work after UFCW Canada helps resolve Uber deactivation
Toronto – December 15, 2025 – Samir A. is back on the road and back to earning, thanks to UFCW Canada’s support after his Uber account was wrongfully deactivated due to a document issue.
Security Guards join union – UFCW 864
Halifax – December 12, 2025 – UFCW Eastern Provinces Council is thrilled to welcome 91 new members to Local 864 in Halifax as First Defence Security joins UFCW Canada.
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