Message from National President

UFCW Canada made historic inroads and broke ground organizing in new sectors throughout 2025. For the first time in North America we certified Uber drivers in Victoria, B.C., organized workers at Canadian Tire and brought union representation to the fashion industry by organizing H&M workers.

In addition to welcoming thousands of new members, we secured the futures of many more workers by ratifying collective agreements across all our core sectors. Despite the economic uncertainty, workers across Canada refused to be ruled by fear and stood up to threats and intimidation through political action and organizing.

The labour movement has been fearless and invigorated like never before, coming together as a united front to protect Canadian workers and good union jobs. Delegations of labour leaders and rank-and-file activists have been front and centre when it comes to speaking up about the issues that affect their workplaces and what they need from government for a more prosperous and secure future.

Putting our members first and fighting for the issues that resonate with them ensures we make a concrete difference in the lives of those we serve. Expanding access to permanent residency, strengthening health and safety laws across the country and stopping hate and xenophobia in its tracks advances our mission of being the most diverse and inclusive union in Canada.

While we celebrate the victories that made 2025 a historic year for our local unions from coast to coast to coast, we continue to build on our legacy as a defender of labour rights, championing the cause of our members and workers across Canada.