Food processing workers ratify new contract – UFCW 1006A
Mississauga, Ont. – July 17, 2026 – UFCW 1006A members at the Maple Leaf Foods canning plant in Mississauga ratified a new four-year union contract with strong gains.
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Saskatoon YIP session empowers the next generation of Prairie union leaders
Saskatoon, Sask. – July 20, 2026 – Young UFCW Canada activists from across the Prairies recently gathered in Saskatoon for the latest session of the UFCW Canada Young Workers Internship Program (YIP), bringing together participants from UFCW Local 1400 and UFCW Local 832 for a week of learning, leadership development, and solidarity.
Wildfire smoke is a health and safety concern for all workers
Toronto – July 16, 2026 – As Canada’s wildfire seasons continue to intensify, many workers are facing increased concerns about wildfire smoke as a workplace hazard.
BDM scholarship recipient brings union values to her education
Burlington, Ont. – July 21, 2026 – UFCW 175 member Raquel Ferreira is a BDM scholarship recipient. Sister Ferreira, who works at Fortinos, is using the scholarship for her first year of studies in Business Management and Organizational Studies at Western University.
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