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Warehouse workers at JLM Supply join the union – UFCW 401

Edmonton – September 20, 2019 – Warehouse workers at JLM Supply in Edmonton, Alberta are the newest members of UFCW Canada Local 401 after recently voting to join the union.

UFCW Canada proudly sponsors “Stand" movie musical about Winnipeg General Strike

Toronto – September 19, 2019 - The lessons and era of the Winnipeg General Strike will soon come alive to 500,000 high school students – thanks to “Stand,” a new movie musical that was made possible in part with the support of UFCW Canada, other labour allies, and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.

UFCW Women’s Network Convention inspires activists

Orlando, Florida – September 18, 2019 – UFCW women and allies from across Canada and the United States recently gathered in Orlando, Florida from September 12 to 15 for the 13th Biennial Convention of the UFCW Women’s Network.

Health care members at Vera Davis Community Care win gains – UFCW 175

Bolton, Ont. – September 17, 2019 – UFCW Canada Local 175 members working at Vera Davis Community Care in Bolton, Ontario have achieved a new union contract that provides wage increases and new job positions.

Firefighters in Saint-Adolphe-d’Howard build a better life – UFCW 501

Saint-Adolphe-d’Howard, Que. – September 16, 2019 – Firefighters in the municipality of Saint-Adolphe-d’Howard, Quebec, who are proud members of UFCW Canada Local 501, have achieved a new union contract that provides wage increases and minimum hours of work.

By the Numbers – The cost to stay digitally connected in Canada

Toronto – September 14, 2019 – We’re reminded every day how essential digital phone and internet services have become — and reminded every month that their cost keeps going up. Canadians pay some of the highest prices in the world to stay digitally connected.