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UFCW activists hold the line with striking Wing's workers

Toronto - August 21, 2013 - UFCW Canada activists from across the Toronto area joined workers on the picket line at Wing's Food Products on Wednesday, to support UFCW Canada Local 175 members who have been on strike since August 13. More than 140 members work at the Toronto food processor. Earlier this month, the bargaining unit voted overwhelmingly to take strike action, after it became clear to the Union’s negotiating committee that after five days of negotiations and two in mediation, no reasonable progress was being made with the employer.

CNC solidarity with UFCW strengthened at 7th Regular Convention

Chicago – August 21, 2013 – The leader of Mexico's National Farm Workers' Confederation (CNC) recently led a delegation to the UFCW 7^th Regular Convention in Chicago to discuss the issues of Mexican migrant workers and immigration in Canada and the United States with UFCW brothers and sisters, labour leaders and government officials — including NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair who was a keynote speaker at the convention.

Canada's best union wraps up first phase of 2013 Youth Internship Program

Harrison Hot Springs, B.C. – August 20, 2013 – UFCW Canada’s premier youth training and education program, the Youth Internship Program (YIP), recently wrapped up its 2013 sessions with stops in all four regions of the country. As unions struggle against unprecedented attacks by governments and corporations across Canada, building youth leadership skills for young activists is more important than ever.

By the Numbers: Youth unemployment and underemployment in Canada, around the world

Toronto – August 17, 2013 – The global youth unemployment rate, estimated at 12.6% or 73 million in 2013, has reached an alarming level. Secure, full-time, good jobs – once a norm for previous generations – are much less accessible to today’s youth.

webCampus Registration Now Open for Fall Session

Toronto – August 16, 2013 – After a busy summer updating webCampus to better serve UFCW Canada members and their families, North America’s most advanced labour education program is now back in action, and open for registration for the fall session.

UFCW Convention convenes, activists thanked for “making the dream accessible”

Chicago – August 15, 2013 – The UFCW 7^th Regular convention convened Thursday in Chicago, wrapping up a historic gathering for North America’s most progressive and leading force for workers and their families.

100 YEARS OF SOLIDARITY – Music Download

Chicago – August 15, 2013 – UFCW Canada has released 100 YEARS OF SOLIDARITY — a new compilation of labour songs written and performed by a new generation of Canadian artists and labour activists. 100 YEARS OF SOLIDARITY honours the songs, struggles, and victories past, while passing the torch to a new generation of activists ready to boldly join their voices in collective action.

This dynamic new CD compilation was given to delegates at the UFCW 7th Regular Convention. Download your own copy today.

This is the Bold Union We Are!

Chicago – Wednesday, August 14, 2013 – Day three of the 7th Regular UFCW International Convention offered delegates another full day of discussion, debate, and democratic decision making about building on the strength and boldness of the membership to create a higher standard of fairness, justice and equality for North America.

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