Women's History Month – October 2013

Ottawa – September 30, 2013 – In 1992, October was proclaimed Women's History Month to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of women throughout Canadian history. October was chosen to coincide with anniversary of the Persons Case, which On October 18, 1929 – through the courage and determination of the Famous Five, the five Canadian women who launched the case – established once and for all that women were "persons" when the Privy Council overturned a Supreme Court of Canada decision and ruled that women were indeed persons, and could become Senators.

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New webCampus course for October – Together Fairness Works!

Toronto – September 28, 2013 – In a recent poll, Canadians were asked “What makes Canada a great place to live?” By far, the top response was “It’s a feeling.” 

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Tentative deal reached in Manitoba for Superstore and Extra Foods members

Winnipeg – September 27, 2013 – The UFCW Local 832 bargaining committee representing more than 3,000 Superstore and Extra Foods members in Manitoba, shook hands on a on a tentative deal with Loblaw officials yesterday at 4 p.m.

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Balwin Villa and Grand Manor workers in Alberta vote to join the union, UFCW 401

Edmonton – September 27, 2013 – Alberta’s largest private-sector Local Union, UFCW 401, is welcoming home care workers in Edmonton to Canada’s leading union, after employees at two facilities – Balwin Villa and Grand Manor – recently voted to improve their living standards by joining the UFCW.

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18 Scholarships are available through UFCW Canada - ACT NOW!

Toronto – September 26, 2013 – Each year UFCW Canada offers 18 annual Beggs-Dowling-Mathieu Union Scholarships of $1,000 each to active members and their family members for post-secondary study.

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UFCW SPC joins United Way of Saskatoon in kicking off 2013 Community Campaign

Saskatoon, Sask. – September 26, 2013 – Activists from the UFCW Saskatchewan Provincial Council (UFCW SPC) recently joined over 350 friends, neighbours and community members in downtown Saskatoon for the United Way’s annual Walking Parade, launching this year’s campaign to raise $6.5 million for neighbourhoods and families in need.

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By the Numbers: 8 reasons why Canada needs serious investment in Child Care

Ottawa – September 25, 2013

1.      Canadian research shows that every dollar invested in high quality child care programs increases GDP by $2.30 – far ahead of stimulus from construction and manufacturing.

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webCampus Spotlight: Lynn Mehaffey, UFCW Local 333

Toronto – September 24, 2013 – Lynn Mehaffey is a proud member of Local 333, and one of the webCampus students who believes in the benefits of lifelong education. She recently received her Certificate in Labour Studies from Mohawk College.

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