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UFCW Canada participates in World Congress on Safety and Health at Work

Canada’s labour movement launches new national survey on workplace violence and harassment Toronto – November 3, 2020 – UFCW Canada recently attended the World Congress on Safety and Health at Work, which brought together activists and thought leaders from across the globe to discuss strategies for advancing worker health and safety in the era of COVID-19.

Manufacturing members at Western Glove Works gain better wages, more sick days – UFCW 832

Canada’s labour movement launches new national survey on workplace violence and harassment Winnipeg – November 2, 2020 – UFCW Local 832 members working at Western Glove Works have ratified a new two-year collective agreement that provides better wages, increased sick days, and more.

UFCW 1518 calls on province to mandate masks in retail stores

Canada’s labour movement launches new national survey on workplace violence and harassment New Westminster, B.C. – October 31, 2020 – As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to escalate in British Columbia and across Canada, UFCW 1518 President Kim Novak recently sent a letter to B.C.’s Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, asking her to require anyone entering a grocery store or retail outlet to wear a mask.

UFCW EPC Lights the Night at Hotel Halifax to support blood cancer research

Halifax – October 30, 2020 – Due to health and safety restrictions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the UFCW Canada Eastern Province’s Council (EPC) held this year’s regional Light the Night event at the Hotel Halifax, where activists, friends, and family were able to socially distance in a safe environment while raising funds in support of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada (LLSC).

Beverage members at PepsiCo Canada build a better life – UFCW 175 & 633

Canada’s labour movement launches new national survey on workplace violence and harassment London, Ont. – October 29, 2020 – Beverage members working at the PepsiCo Canada facility in London, Ontario have ratified a new collective agreement that provides wage increases, lump sum payments, and more.

UFCW 1006A activists discuss Black Lives Matter movement

Canada’s labour movement launches new national survey on workplace violence and harassment Vaughan, Ont. – October 28, 2020 – UFCW Local 1006A Recorder Glacier Effs-Samuel recently interviewed member-activists Kallisha Hoyes and Rechev Browne on their thoughts regarding the Black Lives Matter movement for racial equality and justice.