Women & Gender Equity Committee

The UFCW Canada National Council Women and Gender Equity Committee provides women members with tools that can help them become engaged in their workplace, their union, and in their communities. The Committee also advises the National Council on issues of primary concern to women members.

The mission of the Women and Gender Equity Committee is to:

• Develop Training and initiatives for promoting women into leadership positions
• Create awareness of the Social and economic inequality of women
• End Gender-Based Violence
• Advocate for access to reproductive and health services for all
• Create awareness of Mind Health and wellness
• Lobby governments on these issues

The Committee also collaborates with the UFCW International Women’s Network, the Canadian Labour Congress’ Women’s Committee, and other provincial labour bodies on issues and events that affect and interest UFCW women members.

UFCW Canada National Council Women and Gender Equity Committee