Saint-Esprit, Que. – February 22, 2022 – UFCW 1991-P members working at Olymel recently secured a new collective agreement that will see hiring rates increase by over 18 percent, in addition to providing improved bereavement leave, dental eligibility, and more.
Edmonton – February 18, 2022 – Drivers at ALSCO are the newest members to join UFCW 401 after a successful certification vote that will see approximately 20 drivers join the union.
Washington, D.C. – February 17, 2022 – The UFCW Charity Foundation Scholarship application process is now open to eligible applicants across North America. For over 60 years, the UFCW International Union has awarded union scholarships to recognize UFCW members and their dependents in both Canada and the United States.
Windsor, Ont. – February 16, 2022 – UFCW Canada is saddened to learn of the passing of long-time union leader Willard “Bill” Hanley. Brother Hanley passed on February 15, 2022, in his hometown of Windsor, Ontario, just two-weeks shy of his 91st birthday.
Smithers, B.C. – February 15, 2022 – UFCW 1518 members at Bulkley Valley Wholesale recently agreed on a new contract that will provide lump sum payments, wage increases, and improved vacation entitlements, including vacation pay at time of leave for part-timers.
Ottawa – February 14, 2022 – As the anti-vaccine convoy rolled into Ottawa, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was released by Canadian Unity, one of the lead groups organizing the convoy, demanding the removal of the prime minister from office. But the only political leader to lose his job was former Conservative leader Erin O’Toole.
Toronto – February 11, 2022 – Did you know that the leather for every NFL football, including the ones that will be used in this Sunday’s Super Bowl, is crafted in Chicago by UFCW members working at the Horween Leather Company?
Brampton, Ont. – February 10, 2022 – Workers at Kintetsu World Express are the newest members to join UFCW 1006A after a successful organizing campaign which will see over 50 workers from the Brampton, Ontario distribution centre join the union.
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