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Statement from National President Shawn Haggerty on National Pharmacare

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Ottawa – February 28, 2024 – On Friday, Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh announced that the NDP have reached a deal with the Liberal government to introduce the first component of a national pharmacare program that includes coverage for birth control and diabetes medication. 

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Shawn Haggerty elected UFCW Canada National President

New UFCW Canada national president Shawn Haggerty with UFCW Interational president Marc Perrone and UFCW International vice-presidents

Toronto – February 27, 2024 – Shawn Haggerty, a well-known long-time labour activist, has been elected the national president of Canada’s leading and most progressive private sector union, with more than 250,000 members across Canada. 

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Social service workers join the union – UFCW 175 & 633

Social service workers join the union – UFCW 175 & 633

Kawartha Lakes, Ont. – February 23, 2024 – Workers at Women’s Resources of Kawartha Lakes have voted to join UFCW Locals 175 & 633. 

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First collective agreement for Manitoba No Frills workers – UFCW 832

First collective agreement for Manitoba No Frills workers – UFCW 832

Winnipeg, Man. – February 22, 2024 – UFCW 832 members at No Frills locations across Manitoba have voted in favour of their first standalone collective bargaining agreement.

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