Healthcare workers join union – UFCW 175
Perth, Ont. – June 5, 2025 – UFCW Local 175 has welcomed 60 new members as workers at Carolina Retirement Home in Perth have voted to join the union.
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First collective agreement for manufacturing workers – UFCW 1991-P
Repentigny, Que. – June 3, 2025 – UFCW Local 1991-P is proud to announce that their new members working at Lambro plant in La Prairie, Quebec, have officially signed their very first collective agreement.
BDM Scholarship recipient builds on culinary dreams
Charlottetown, P.E.I. – June 2, 2024 – Culinary student Precious Agbroko is the latest recipient of the BDM scholarship. Agbroko’s husband is a member of UFCW 864 at Atlantic Beef Products. She is using the scholarship towards her first year of studies at Holland College’s Culinary Arts program.
June – Strawberry Moon (UFCW Indigenous Calendar)
Toronto – May 30, 2025 – As we step into the month of June, we are guided by the Strawberry Moon (Ode’miin Giizis), a sacred time in the Anishinaabe calendar that symbolizes reconciliation, forgiveness, and community healing. Known as the “heart berry,” the strawberry represents love and the importance of emotional honesty.
Retail workers at Ashley Homestore join the union – UFCW 175
Mississauga, Ont. – May 29, 2025 – More than 150 retail employees at Ashley Homestore in Mississauga, Ontario have said “Yes!” to joining UFCW Canada Locals 175 & 633 marking a significant step toward improved working conditions and greater workplace representation.
Affordability For All: Building a Canada where everyone can thrive
Toronto – May 28, 2025 – Across Canada, the affordability crisis is putting increasing pressure on families and communities. Soaring housing costs, rising cost of bills, and stagnant wages are making it harder for people to meet their basic needs. For many, it’s not just about tightening budgets—it’s about survival.
Workers at Canadian Linen and Uniform Services join union – UFCW 1252
Mount Pearl, N.L. – May 27, 2025 – Workers at the Canadian Linen and Uniform Services location in Mount Pearl have joined Local 1252 in Newfoundland and Labrador.
UFCW Saskatchewan Provincial Council builds member engagement
Saskatoon, Sask. – May 26, 2025 – The recent UFCW Saskatchewan Provincial Council Annual General Meeting (AGM) brought together the largest group of members seen in years, with over 60 delegates from UFCW Locals 1400, 649, and 248P attending the two-day event.
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