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.”
Toronto – May 2, 2025 – Workers at FreshCo on Don Mills Road in Toronto have voted to join UFCW Local 175.
Oshawa, Ont. – May 1, 2025 – UFCW Local 1006A members working at the Courtyard by Marriott and TownePlace Suites in Oshawa, Ontario have recently ratified a new collective agreement bringing improvements to wages, sick days, working conditions, and more.
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