New Westminster, B.C. – October 23, 2023– Workers at Safeway and FreshCo Pharmacy in British Columbia have voted in favour of a historic new contract. This new contract will add over 300 full-time jobs, bring needed benefit improvements, and create the highest wage increases at the Sobeys-owned stores in 25 years.
Toronto – October 19, 2023 – UFCW Canada has signed a historic new agreement with Mexico’s largest labour organization, the Confederation of Workers in Mexico (CATEM), that calls on both organizations to work collaboratively to better protect the rights of Mexican migrant workers while in Canada.
Hamilton, Ont. – October 17, 2023 – UFCW Canada activists from across the country gathered in Hamilton, Ontario to participate in the 2023 New Democratic Party convention. UFCW Canada activists represented one of the largest contingents at the convention.
Eskasoni, N.S. – October 16, 2023 – UFCW Canada Local 864 members working as bus drivers for the Eskasoni School Board in Eskasoni, Nova Scotia have ratified their first collective agreement after joining the union in February 2023.
Toronto – October 13, 2023 – As we approach the biggest candy holiday of the year, stock up on UFCW-made chips, candy, and chocolate for your Trick-or-Treaters, and yourself.
Toronto – October 12, 2023 – Over the last 150 years, women in Canada have made notable strides towards gender equality in our workplaces and communities, and each year activists across the country honour Women’s History Month to celebrate those gains.
Ottawa – October 11, 2023 – The UFCW Canada Indigenous Sub-Committee recently gathered in Ottawa to participate in the Canadian Labour Congress’ (CLC) Indigenous Lobby Day.
Saskatoon, Sask. – October 11, 2023 – A long tenured employee of the Heritage Inn Hotel in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, UFCW Local 1400 member Marlissa knows that she and her fellow members on the line are fighting for generations to come.
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