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Doreen Doherty

Sister Doreen Doherty of UFCW Canada Local 1869 in Winnipeg has developed a simple yet effective way of marketing her passion – original watercolour paintings
– on the internet.

At www.affordablewatercolors.com her celebratory works such as Burst of Joy, above, are displayed in a simple gallery for all visitors to see, and even to purchase if they wish. The original works are available at low prices indicated on the site, and she has also developed a series of greeting and holiday cards that are used by Local 1869 in communications with its members.

UFCW Canada supports Argos’ anti-violence initiative

As efforts grow to stop the growth of gang violence in Toronto and other cities, UFCW Canada has joined together with the Toronto Argonauts, other unions, and various businesses to support community groups that can make a difference in areas where gang violence is on the rise.

The Argonauts football club got the ball rolling and created The Argos Foundation– Stop The Violence, receiving startup support from numerous sources, including $25,000 each from UFCW Canada and the Scotiabank Group.

UFCW Canada’s Bob Linton, pictured with Argos Head Coach Michael “Pinball” Clemons at the organization’s February kick-off, says UFCW Canada is proud to be a major sponsor of the Stop The Violence campaign.

Les TUAC Canada appuient l’initiative des Argonauts contrela violence

Alors que les efforts se multiplient pour freiner la croissance de la violence des gangs à Toronto et dans d’autres villes, les TUAC Canada se sont joints aux Argonauts de Toronto, à d’autres syndicats et à diverses entreprises pour appuyer les groupes communautaires qui peuvent faire une différence dans les zones où la violence des gangs est à la hausse.

Les Argonauts, un club de football de Toronto, se sont mis de la partie et ont créé la Argos Foundation – Stop The Violence, recevant l’aide de nombreuses sources dès le lancement de la fondation, y compris 25 000 $ de la part des TUAC Canada et une somme égale de la part du Groupe Scotiabank. Bob Linton des TUAC Canada, que l’on voit sur la photo avec l’entraîneur en chef des Argonauts Michael « Pinball » Clemons lors du lancement de l’organisation en février, dit que les TUAC Canada sont fiers d’être l’un des principaux promoteurs de la campagne de lutte contre la violence.

Beggs-Dowling-Mathieu scholarships awarded

The Beggs-Dowling-Mathieu Scholarship Program, established by the UFCW Canada National Council is one of many opportunities available to post-secondary students who are members of UFCW Canada, or the children of members.

It consists of a $500.00 bursary awarded annually to 18 qualifying students across Canada on a regional basis.

"UFCW Canada is proud to be able to assist members and their families in the important area of higher education," says UFCW Canada national president Wayne Hanley.

"Education is increasingly important in trying to make a living, and comes with an increasing premium as well. Assistance is getting harder to find, and students need every bit of help that can be provided. UFCW Canada realizes the importance of this, and we feel duty-bound to assist members and their families with opportunities to improve their futures."

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada

President Hanley completes transition

UFCW Canada National President Wayne Hanley has announced that the transition from his role of president of Canada’s largest local union to that of national leader will be completed as of December 31.

Shawn Haggerty, currently secretary-treasurer of UFCW Canada Local 175, has been elected by the local’s executive board to succeed Brother Hanley as president of the local. Teresa Magee, currently an executive assistant to the president, will become the local’s secretary-treasurer.

“It has been an honour and a privilege to be the presidentof Local 175,” Hanley says. “I am confident that the newleadership will continue to build on our past successes and achieve many positive changes and results for members in the coming years.”

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