Security Guards join union – UFCW 864
Halifax – December 12, 2025 – UFCW Eastern Provinces Council is thrilled to welcome 91 new members to Local 864 in Halifax as First Defence Security joins UFCW Canada.
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UFCW Canada joins international movement standing with Starbucks workers on Human Rights Day
Toronto – December 10, 2025 – More than 2,500 Starbucks baristas in the United States are on strike for better pay, fair schedules, respect on the job, and an end to union-busting.
Union welcomes tribunal decision against Emballages Mercato Inc. – UFCW 501
Montreal – December 9 2025 – The United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 501 (UFCW 501), welcomes a major decision by the Tribunal administratif du travail (Labor Relations Board) in the ongoing unionization campaign at Emballages Mercato Inc.
Saskatchewan local unions give to support local food banks
Saskatoon – December 5, 2025 – For Giving Tuesday, the Saskatchewan local unions, UFCW 1400, 649 and 248P made donations to the Prince Albert, Regina and Saskatoon Food Banks.
UFCW Canada and Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada celebrate 40 years of partnership
Toronto – December 4, 2025 – UFCW Canada and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada (LLSC) are recognizing 40 years of partnership and collaboration in the fight against blood cancers.
UFCW 401 member Stephannie Leach is awarded the 2025 Carol McGregor CLC Disability Rights Award
Edmonton – December 3, 2025 – UFCW Canada is pleased to congratulate Local 401 member Stephannie Leach on winning the 2025 Carol McGregor CLC Disability Rights Award.
UFCW Canada releases Carrying Forward, the 2026 Indigenous Committee Calendar
Toronto – December 2, 2025 – UFCW Canada is proud to announce the release of Carrying Forward, the 2026 edition of the UFCW Canada Indigenous Committee Calendar. Developed in partnership with the UFCW Canada Indigenous Committee and the Assembly of Seven Generations (A7G) — an Indigenous youth-led organization based in Unceded Algonquin Territory — the calendar reflects the ongoing growth of UFCW Canada’s commitment to reconciliation, cultural awareness, and solidarity with Indigenous communities.
Workers at Cargill London and Ingersoll ratify new agreement – UFCW 175 & 633
London, Ont. – December 1, 2025 – Food processing workers at the Cargill London and Cargill Ingersoll poultry processing facilities have ratified a new five-year agreement, with yearly wage increases and improvements to benefits and language.
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