Beverage workers in London build better life – UFCW 175
London, Ont. – May 2, 2026 – UFCW Local 175 bargaining unit members at Pepsi in London have achieved a new three-year collective agreement.
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UFCW activists lobby Saskatchewan MLAs on surveillance pricing, workplace violence and other key issues
Regina – May 6, 2026 – Last week, dozens of UFCW activists from the Saskatchewan Locals gathered in Regina for a lobby day with the provincial government. On April 28, activists from UFCW Locals 1400, 649 and 248P met with Ministers and MLAs from the Government and Opposition parties to discuss their union’s priorities, including concerns about surveillance pricing in grocery stores.
May 2026 – Flower Moon (UFCW Indigenous Calendar)
Toronto – May 1, 2026 – With the arrival of May, the land comes fully into bloom, marking a time of beauty, growth, and renewal. Known as the Flower Moon in many Indigenous teachings, this period reflects the blossoming of plants and medicines, and the strengthening of life all around us.
Asian Heritage Month 2026
Toronto – May 6, 2026 – May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada, a time to celebrate the many contributions of Asian Canadians and to reflect on the ongoing work required to build a more just and inclusive society for all workers.
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