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Applications for Robert McWilliams Scholarship now open – UFCW 401

Calgary – July 4, 2020 – Attention all UFCW members and family members in Alberta: applications for the UFCW Local 401 Robert McWilliams Memorial Scholarship are now open!

webCampus partners with Conestoga College to launch new Leadership Specialist program

Toronto – July 3, 2020 – UFCW Canada’s ground-breaking online education program, webCampus, is proud to announce an exciting new Recognition of Learning (ROL) program developed in partnership with Conestoga College and available to all UFCW members, family members, and community allies.

UFCW participates in ILERA Regional Congress of the Americas

Toronto – July 2, 2020 – UFCW Locals 175 & 633 recently attended the 10th International Labour and Employment Relations Association (ILERA) Regional Congress of the Americas, held online this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Enjoy this UFCW-made chocolate on World Chocolate Day – July 7

Toronto – July 2, 2020 – Every year on July 7, people across the globe celebrate World Chocolate Day – a time to indulge in one of the most internationally beloved treats.

By the Numbers: Signs of normalcy return to Canadian economy, food retail sector

Vancouver – June 30, 2020 – A new survey by the Angus Reid Group analyzing attitudes and behaviours during the COVID-19 pandemic finds that Canadians are generally optimistic about the country’s response to the coronavirus, and the outlook going forward, as Canada’s economy continues to reopen and the food retail sector returns to normalcy.

Health care members at Caressant Care achieve gains – UFCW 175

Fergus, Ont. – June 27, 2020 – Health care members at the Caressant Care retirement home in Fergus, Ontario have achieved a new union contract that provides wage increases, additional paid leave, a new premium, and more.