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UFCW 1006A helps member with COVID-19 navigate workers’ compensation process

Vaughan, Ont. – June 23, 2020 – Emily Derouin’s COVID-19 symptoms began mildly enough, with a bit of fatigue and her throat “feeling off.”

UFCW Canada supports Indigenous community members

Toronto – June 22, 2020 – This time last year, UFCW Canada Indigenous members from across the country came together to participate in the National Indigenous Peoples Day Conference in Toronto.

Restaurant workers at Cartems Donuts join the union – UFCW 1518

Vancouver – June 20, 2020 – Restaurant workers at Cartems Donuts are the newest members of UFCW Local 1518 after voting overwhelmingly to join the union in a historic electronic certification vote.

Politics Blog: COVID-19 highlights inequality in Canada

Toronto – June 19, 2020 – When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit Canada, the wealthy 1 percent were able to lock themselves away in their mansions and gated communities, while low-wage workers – mostly women and racialized Canadians – were thrown onto the front lines.

Janitorial members at Impact Cleaning Services negotiate wage increases – UFCW 175

Toronto – June 18, 2020 – Janitorial members at Impact Cleaning Services in Toronto have negotiated a new union contract that provides wage increases, an extra bereavement day, and more.

UFCW 247 member recognized by Canadian Professional Meat Cutters Association

Kamloops, B.C. – June 17, 2020 – UFCW Local 247 member James Haslam has been awarded the Canadian Professional Meat Cutters Association (CPMCA) Award of Merit for finishing at the top of his class in the Retail Meat Processing Foundation Certificate program at Thompson Rivers University (TRU).