Mississauga, Ont. – September 6, 2014 – Almost one year after casting their votes to join the Union, workers at AIM Health were recently certified as a UFCW Canada Local 175 bargaining unit. The new members won their certification vote by an overwhelming majority, and are now part of Local 175's growing Health, Office & Professional Employees (HOPE) Sector.
Calgary – September 8, 2014 – UFCW Canada activists were loud and proud at this year's vibrant Calgary Pride Parade. The parade, held August 31, built on the momentum realized last year, with Calgarians lining the streets to show their pride and support for LGBTQ rights. Float entrants included some new and welcome faces, including four professional sports teams, marking one of the largest turnouts of professional athletes at a Pride Parade in Canada.
Saint-Rémi, Que. – September 5, 2014 – Celebration was in the air at the community gathering and barbecue held to mark the tenth anniversary of the Agricultural Workers Alliance (AWA) Support Centre in Saint-Rémi, Quebec.
Ottawa – September 8, 2014 – More than 6,000 people gathered at the University of Ottawa from August 21 to 24 to take part in the first-ever pan-Canadian Peoples’ Social Forum (PSF). The event attracted members of many different social movements from across the country.
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