New contract for Red Lobster workers – UFCW 401
Edmonton – April 5, 2024 – UFCW 401 members working at Red Lobster have ratified a new contract after taking the company to mediation for a fair deal.
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International Day of Pink – April 10
Toronto – April 3, 2024 – International Day of Pink happens every year on the second Wednesday of April, where people around the world wear their pink shirts and stand in solidarity with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community to continue the fight for equality and acceptance.
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Manufacturing workers at Lallemand Inc. join the union – UFCW 175 & 633
Cornwall, Ont. – April 1, 2024 – Workers at Lallemand Inc. in Cornwall, Ontario have voted to join UFCW Locals 175 & 633.
First contract for new members at Earnest Ice Cream – UFCW 1518
Vancouver – March 28, 2024 – Last year, workers at Vancouver’s Earnest Ice Cream’s Quebec St. and Fraser St. locations took their workplace into their own hands by organizing under UFCW 1518.
International Transgender Day of Visibility
Toronto – March 28, 2024 – International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) occurs every year on March 31st. This day is dedicated to celebrating transgender people, their contributions to society and raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide.
Statement Regarding P.E.I. Sick-Day Legislation – UFCW 864
Charlottetown, P.E.I. – March 27, 2024 – The Prince Edward Island government is granting workers three paid sick-days as of October 1st, 2024. However, UFCW 864 comments that the union is disappointed that this benefit will not be extended to unionized workers.
Members at Topper Linen Supply achieve new contract – UFCW 1006A
Toronto – March 26, 2024 – UFCW 1006A members at Topper Linen supply have achieved a new contract, including wage increases, pension increases and more.
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