Toronto – January 30, 2014 – On January 31, thousands of Canadians across the country will celebrate the Lunar New Year – the Year of the Horse – by spending time with friends and family in numerous fun-filled activities to mark year 4712 on the lunar calendar.
Ottawa – January 30, 2014 – A recent report released by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) recommended the Ontario minimum wage be increased to $14.50 an hour by 2016 which would be 60% of the average industrial wage and would set the minimum wage as a living wage.
Acknowledging the Past and Building Towards the Future
Toronto – January 29, 2014 – For over four centuries, people of African heritage have been a fundamental thread woven into the fabric of Canadian society and the labor movement.
Quebec City – January 28, 2014 – The Quebec Labour Relations Commission has certified the employees at Bagel Maguire as the newest members of UFCW Canada Local 503, after a majority said "YES" to creating a UFCW Canada bargaining unit at their workplace.
Toronto – January 27, 2014 – This year's North American Leaders' Summit in February coincides with the 20th anniversary of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The venue for the summit is Mexico, which makes the timing opportune for Prime Minister Harper to end his government's silence in the face of overwhelming evidence which corroborates that Mexican government officials violated Canadian law, the human and labour rights of Mexican citizens working in Canada, as well as provisions of NAFTA.
Montreal – January 25, 2014 – Vincent Dansereau who works at the Metro supermarket in Vercheres, Quebec is one of 18 recipients of a $1,000 scholarship offered annually to UFCW Canada members and their eligible children who are furthering their education in a full-time program at a university, college or other recognized post-secondary learning institution.
Ottawa – January 24, 2014 – UFCW Canada members are encouraged to participate in an exciting video contest that tells the world what fairness means to you, your family, and your community — in one minute or less.
Quebec City - January 23, 2014 – UFCW Canada Local 503 members at Carriages of New France (Calèches de la Nouvelle-France) in Quebec City have achieved a first contract, and the first of its kind in North America. The members provide horse carriage tours and guide services to visitors and residents of Quebec City. On January 10, arbitrator Léonce E. Roy ruled on a first collective agreement that runs until November 9, 2016.
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