UN finds Canada and Ontario violate human rights
An agency of the United Nations has ruled a ban on farm unions violates the human rights of Ontario’s 100,000 migrant and domestic farm workers
Canada's Private Sector Union
Tomorrow’s workforce
UFCW Canada Local 500 is building strong relationships with future members by helping to lead a new collaborative effort that involves CFACQ (the Retail and Food Training Centre of Quebec), the City of Montreal, and the Montreal school board.
All Together Now!
UFCW Canada is calling on all activists, supporters and friends to make a stand for public services by joining a new campaign called All Together Now!
United in call for Equal Rights NOW!
UFCW Canada activists and allies across the country have reinvigorated their commitment to the Equal Rights NOW for Ontario Agworkers! campaign following a finding by the International Labour Organization (ILO) that names Canada and Ontario in violation of human rights.
Mexican and Caribbean Migrant Farm Workers Cheated Again
More than 130 migrant agriculture workers from Mexico and the Caribbean have gone home cheated of thousands of dollars, after the Ontario farm they worked at filed an intent to get creditor protection. Workers had not been paid since early November, after the owner departed for California. He has yet to return.
Gib Whitlock, 1942 – 2010
Long-time UFCW Canada leader Gib Whitlock peacefully passed away on Friday, November 12 with family by his side. The charismatic president of UFCW Canada Local 247 was 68.
2010 BEGGS, DOWLING, MATHIEU UNION SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
Congratulations to the 2010 recipients of the Beggs-Dowling-Mathieu Union Scholarship!
Top Leukemia Researchers Recognized by UFCW Canada
On October 22, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada (LLSC) along with UFCW Canada recognized the groundbreaking work, dedication and commitment of some of Canada’s top blood cancer researchers, through awards and grants presented during a luncheon held at the Hyatt Regency in Toronto.
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