Transit workers build better life – UFCW 1006A
Orillia, Ont. – August 14, 2025 – UFCW 1006A members at Tok Transit, who work as transit drivers for the City of Orillia, ratified a new union contract.
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Migrant Food Workers deserve permanent residency: Demand Pathways Now!
Toronto – August 19, 2025 – Migrant food workers are the backbone of Canada’s food supply, yet too many remain stuck in temporary, insecure immigration status. These vital members of our workforce — who plant, harvest, process, and deliver the food we all rely on — deserve more than thanks; they deserve the stability and rights that come with permanent residency. It’s time for the government to create clear, accessible pathways so that the people who feed our nation can build their lives and futures here with dignity and security.
BDM Scholarship winner builds future in education
Saint-Jérôme, Que. – August 18, 2025 – UFCW 500 member and IGA cashier Rosalie Fecteau is a BDM scholarship recipient: she plans on using her scholarship for her first year of study at Université du Québec en Outaouais towards an education degree in preschool education and primary teaching.
Summer’s coolest picks for learning and growth
Toronto – August 20, 2025 – This summer, UFCW Canada’s award-winning online learning platform — webCampus — is serving up courses that keep your mind sharp while the weather sizzles. With over 220 courses completely FREE for UFCW Canada members and their family members, it’s the perfect time to learn, grow, and get ready for what’s next.
UFCW Canada stands with CUPE Flight Attendants
Toronto – August 18, 2025 – UFCW Canada strongly opposes the federal government’s decision to halt strike action by CUPE Flight Attendants at Air Canada through the imposition of binding arbitration. The move effectively curtailed workers’ legal right to job action only hours after it began.
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