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Biotechnology workers at Prométic join the union – UFCW 1991P

Laval, Que. – February 8, 2021 – UFCW Local 1991P is proud to welcome biotechnology workers from Prométic located in Laval, Quebec.

UFCW Canada expresses solidarity with Dutch supermarket workers in their fight for respect

Toronto – February 5, 2021 – The union for grocery and food workers, UFCW Canada, expresses their support of Dutch supermarket workers who are being undermined in negotiations by the Supermarket Employer’s Association.

UFCW 175 President Shawn Haggerty sounds call to action on long-term care crisis

Mississauga, Ont. – February 3, 2021 – In a scathing rebuke of the Ford government’s response to the crisis unfolding in Ontario’s long-term care homes, UFCW 175 President Shawn Haggerty wants to see an end to a system where profits are put before people.

UFCW Canada celebrates Black History Month

Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Awareness Day - February 28, 2019 Toronto – February 1, 2021 – Every winter we come to honour Black History Month by reflecting on the past and present contributions made and challenges faced by Black people in Canada.

National Day of Remembrance and Action Against Islamophobia

Toronto – January 29, 2021 – On the National Day of Remembrance and Action Against Islamophobia, we remember the victims of the hateful attack on a Quebec City mosque on January 29, 2017.

Jeff Traeger elected UFCW International Vice-President

Washington, D.C. – January 27, 2021 – UFCW Canada congratulates UFCW Local 832 President Jeff Traeger on his election to the UFCW Executive Board as International Vice-President. Brother Traeger was sworn into office during the board’s virtual meeting on January 26, 2021.