By the Numbers: International Earth Day – Canadian consumption facts
Ottawa – April 21, 2013 – More than 6 million Canadians join 500 million people in over 180 countries to celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd.
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Workers at Conteneur Recycle inc. join the union, UFCW Local 501
Montreal – April 20, 2013 – UFCW Canada Local 501 is welcoming a new group of recycling workers, who recently said “Yes!” to joining the union, and to combining their voices with more than 50,000 workers in Quebec, and more than 250,000 across the country, as proud UFCW Canada members.
Stop Harper’s Secret FIPA deal with China!
Ottawa – April 19, 2013 – URGENT ACTION! Tell your MP to Stop FIPA, NOW! Click on “read more” to send a letter to YOUR MP telling him or her to STOP the secretive and extreme Canada-China FIPA!
UFCW Activists in Saskatchewan celebrate passage of Bill 604 – Howard’s Law
Regina, Sask. – April 19, 2013 – Labour activists across Saskatchewan are celebrating the unanimous passage of Bill 604, Howard’s Law, by the Saskatchewan legislature on Thursday April 18.
Another step forward for rights of Quebec agriculture workers
Montreal – April 18, 2013 – In the wake of a historic victory at the Quebec Superior Court, UFCW Canada Local 501 has welcomed the announcement by the Quebec government that it will not appeal the March 11, 2013 decision. The legal fight, to uphold the rights of seasonal agriculture workers to unionize, was commenced almost five years ago.
New graphic available for celebrating Earth Day on April 22
Toronto – April 18, 2013 – As Canada’s most progressive voice for workers, UFCW Canada is proud to join our social justice and sustainability allies in celebrating Earth Day on April 22.
Compo Recycle workers in Quebec say “Yes!” to joining the union
Montreal – April 17, 2013 – Compo Recycle employees in the Quebec region of Chertsey are now the newest members of UFCW Canada Local 501 after a majority of the workers supported unionizing. Compo Recycle offers a variety of services in Quebec’s waste management sector.
webCampus update: Excel 2010 course available May 6
Toronto – April 16, 2013 – UFCW Canada members, their families and the union’s social justice partners are free to sign-up for a new webCampus course launching Monday, May 6.
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