Workers at Baton Rouge Steakhouse & Bar join the union – UFCW 206
Ottawa – January 23, 2016 – Workers at the Baton Rouge Steakhouse & Bar in Ottawa, Ontario are the newest members of UFCW Canada Local 206 after a majority of workers recently voted to join the union.


Hartland, N.B. – January 22, 2016 – Students and staff at universities in New Brunswick and Newfoundland have joined the boycott of Covered Bridge Potato Chips, putting the company on notice that they won’t be buying – or carrying – their chip products until the owner agrees to negotiate a reasonable settlement with its employees and their union.
Hidalgo, Mexico – January 25, 2016 – Renewing its commitment to achieve justice and dignity for migrant workers, regardless of their migratory status or nationality, UFCW Canada recently donated hundreds of blankets to Otomi communities in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
Ithaca, New York – January 25, 2016 – A new study has found that a modest increase to the minimum wage would not negatively affect the restaurant industry.