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Politics Blog: NDP continues to fight for pensions and workers’ rights

Ottawa – January 4, 2021 – Canada’s NDP is the only political party that consistently stands up for the rights of workers and the protection of their pensions and benefits.

Food retail members at Red River Co-op secure gains – UFCW 832

Winnipeg – December 29, 2020 – Hundreds of UFCW Local 832 members working at Red River Co-op have achieved a new union contract that provides wage gains, premium increases, and more.

UFCW Canada members rose to the challenge in 2020

Toronto – December 23, 2020 – As we reach the end of this unprecedented year, and await what lies ahead in the coming months, it is natural for us to look back on 2020 and reflect on how our union responded to the enormous challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, while maintaining hope for a strong recovery in 2021 and beyond.

Send Frontline Workers a “Thank You” and Happy Holidays message!

Send Frontline Workers a “Thank You” and Happy Holidays message! Toronto – December 22, 2020 – Frontline workers have been working hard all year to make sure that Canadians can get the food, health care, cleaning products, and security services they need to stay healthy and safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Food processing members at Rahr Malting build a better life – UFCW 401

Alix, Alta. – December 21, 2020 – UFCW Local 401 members working at Rahr Malting have achieved a new and improved union contract that provides wage increases, a signing bonus, and more.

National President Meinema discusses building back better with Prime Minister, cabinet ministers

Ottawa – December 17, 2020 – UFCW Canada National President Paul Meinema met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and federal cabinet ministers this week in a series of calls and virtual meetings about the latest impacts of COVID-19 on UFCW Canada members and the need to build back better.