RSI Awareness Day – February 28, 2010

“Convincing governments and employers to make RSI prevention a priority is a huge challenge, but the labour movement is making progress and UFCW Canada is leading the way,” says UFCW Canada National President Wayne Hanley.   

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Tuning in to the neighbourhood

For many Canadian workers, radio is making a big comeback, and for many others, it never stopped being an important part of their daily lives. At least that’s the impression Pablo Godoy is left with after successfully launching his new radio program Barrio Nuevo – La Esquina, which is Spanish for “The New Neighbourhood – Around the Corner”.

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New resource for new parents

UFCW Canada members who are new or expectant parents will have some new help this year in trying to figure out what their rights and entitlements are as workers and new parents. The UFCW Canada Guide to Maternity, Paternity & Parental Leaves from Work, initi­ated by UFCW Canada’s National Women’s Advisory Committee, was recently made available to help members make sense of an often-complicated benefits system.

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International Women's Day Events

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IWD 2010: Achievements and setbacks

As we recognize the achievements of women around the world, and especially in Canada, on International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8, there is much to celebrate – and much more to yet be achieved.

Activists out in force for International Women's Day

UFCW Canada gold was abundant at events across the country to mark the 99th anniversary of International Women’s Day (IWD), which takes place on March 8 every year.

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