UFCW Canada observes International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples – August 9
Toronto – August 4, 2021 – On August 9, we recognize the resilience of Indigenous communities across the world and encourage everyone to learn the importance of fully implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).


Saskatoon, Sask. – August 3, 2021 – President Lucia Flack Figueiredo and Secretary-Treasurer Marilynne MacFarlane have officially begun their new roles in serving the membership and union, after being sworn into office by UFCW Canada National President Paul Meinema and members of the UFCW Local 1400 Executive Board.
Waterloo, Ont. – July 30, 2021 – Grocery workers at Zero Waste Bulk in Waterloo, Ontario are the newest members of UFCW 175 & 633 after voting 100% in favour of joining the union.
Toronto – July 29, 2021 – The latest data from Statistics Canada points to concerns surrounding long-term unemployment with many industries still struggling in the pandemic fallout.