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Statement on Covered Bridge Potato Chip Factory Fire

photo of the Covered Bridge Potato Chip Factory before fire

Hartland, N.B. – March 4, 2024 – Our UFCW family extends its condolences to our UFCW 1288P members at the Covered Bridge Potato Chip Company after the devastating fire this past weekend.

UFCW Canada releases 2023 Annual Report

Toronto – March 4, 2024 – UFCW Canada has released its 2023 Annual Report. This report summarizes a year of growth and solidarity for our union, a year of increased stability and security for our members while organizing new industries and workplaces to give them access to good, union jobs.

Victory for labour movement as anti-scab legislation moves forward

Canadian flag flying over Parliament Hill

Ottawa – February 29, 2024 – Thanks to the pressure led by UFCW and labour unions across Canada, the Federal government has voted to advance Bill C-58, the Anti-Scab legislation to ban the use of replacement workers.

International Women’s Day – March 8

International Women's Day 2024

Toronto – February 29, 2024 – International Women’s Day (IWD) is a time to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and girls everywhere.

Statement from National President Shawn Haggerty on National Pharmacare

Ottawa – February 28, 2024 – On Friday, Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh announced that the NDP have reached a deal with the Liberal government to introduce the first component of a national pharmacare program that includes coverage for birth control and diabetes medication.

Shawn Haggerty elected UFCW Canada National President

New UFCW Canada national president Shawn Haggerty with UFCW Interational president Marc Perrone and UFCW International vice-presidents

Toronto – February 27, 2024 – Shawn Haggerty, a well-known long-time labour activist, has been elected the national president of Canada’s leading and most progressive private sector union, with more than 250,000 members across Canada.

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