Toronto – May 16, 2025 – The workers at Toronto Community Hostels have voted to join UFCW Local 175. This community outreach workers wanted to change the working conditions in their workplace in order to improve their day-to-day work lives.
Toronto – May 14, 2025 – On May 17, the world will mark International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) — a global moment to stand in solidarity with 2SLGBTQI+ communities and spotlight the urgent need to confront hate and discrimination.
Chicago – May 13, 2025 – After more than four decades of labour activism, Marc Perrone has announced his retirement as International President of the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW). Perrone was elected International President in December 2014
Toronto – May 12, 2025 – In 2024, UFCW Canada made historic breakthroughs while celebrating notable milestones and achievements as the union for food, retail, healthcare, security, professional and industrial workers across Canada’s private sector.
Toronto – May 9, 2025 – UFCW Canada is proud to support the release of a groundbreaking new report calling for the establishment of enforceable national housing standards for migrant agricultural workers across Canada.
Surrey, B.C. – May 8, 2025 – Workers at PetSmart in Surrey, B.C. have made history by becoming the first in British Columbia to join UFCW 1518, following a successful organizing campaign to improve wages, scheduling, and working conditions on the job.
onton – May 6, 2025 – UFCW 401 member Cynthia Philips is the latest recipient of the BDM Scholarship. Philips is her fourth year of study at the University of Alberta, working towards a combined Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Music.
Toronto – May 5, 2025 – Mental Health Week is an annual event to raise awareness about the importance of mental health. In 2025, Mental Health Week is May 5-11 and the theme is “Unmasking Mental Health.”
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