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CUPE activist Lily Chang joins Team Unite CLC election campaign

Toronto – February 19, 2020 – The campaign to build the future of the labour movement is gaining more momentum as CUPE activist Lily Chang has joined Team Unite.

UFCW Global Solidarity: Tell Coca-Cola to respect workers’ rights

Toronto – February 18, 2020 – Attention all UFCW Canada activists and allies: your urgent support is needed to help stop the union-busting tactics of global beverage giant Coca-Cola, who is trying to prevent workers in the U.S., Ireland, Haiti, and Indonesia from expressing their democratic rights to join and participate in a union.

Hospitality members at Homewood Suites by Hilton Calgary Downtown gain first contract – UFCW 401

Calgary – February 15, 2020 – UFCW Local 401 members working at the Homewood Suites by Hilton Calgary Downtown hotel have achieved a new union contract that provides wage gains, better benefits, and a new floater day.

Hospitality members at Four Seasons Montreal win first contract – UFCW 500

Montreal – February 13, 2020 – UFCW Local 500 members working at the Four Seasons Hotel Montreal have achieved an innovative first contract that provides wage increases and new paid leave days to nearly 300 employees at the prestigious downtown hotel.

Apply now for the 2020 UFCW Charity Foundation Scholarship

Washington, D.C. – February 12, 2020 – The UFCW Charity Foundation Scholarship application process is now open to eligible applicants across North America.

UFCW Canada shows solidarity at Fierte Canada Pride National Conference

Regina, Sask. – February 11, 2020 – UFCW Canada activists recently attended the Fierte Canada Pride National Conference, held in Regina, Saskatchewan from February 6 to 9. For the second year in a row, UFCW Canada was a proud sponsor of the event, helping to support over 70 pride organizations in the country both celebrate and advocate for issues affecting LGBTQI2S Canadians.