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.
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.
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.
Chicago – August 15, 2013 – The UFCW 7th 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.
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.
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.
Chicago – August 13, 2013 – On Tuesday, the second day of the UFCW 7th Regular Convention, the more than 2,500 delegates convening in Chicago proudly endorsed the tremendous leadership of the UFCW “Our Team” slate and its service to the membership by unanimously re-electing International President Joe Hansen and the four other members of the International Executive Committee for another term. The Executive Committee members — UFCW’s highest elected officers — include UFCW Canada National President Wayne Hanley, who was re-elected as one of three International Executive Vice Presidents on the committee led by International President Hansen.
Chicago – August 12, 2013 – More than 2,500 UFCW delegates and activists from across North America, including the 300-member UFCW Canada caucus, were greeted by the resounding voices of Chicago’s world famous Trinity Church of Christ Choir as the UFCW 7th Regular Convention opened Monday at Chicago’s McCormick Center. Held every five years, the Regular Convention brings together UFCW leaders, activists, and delegates to shape the future of our great union.
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