This Hallowe’en, buy Canadian union-made candy
Toronto – October 22, 2025 – This October, shop Canadian in the candy aisle, and buy union-made chips, chocolate and candy made across the country by UFCW members.
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UFCW Canada hosts Mexican officials to strengthen protections for agricultural workers
Toronto – October 21, 2025 – UFCW Canada recently hosted a delegation of officials from the Government of Mexico at its national headquarters in Toronto, as well as at the Agriculture Workers Support Centre in Leamington and various agricultural workplaces in Ontario’s Niagara region. The multi-day visit focused on strengthening the rights and protections of Mexican migrant agricultural workers employed in Canada.
Workers at Martin-Valenc ZEC ratify new contract – UFCW 501
Quebec (Que.) – October 20, 2025 — The United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 501 (UFCW 501), is proud to announce the unanimous ratification of the new collective agreement for members of the Association chasse & pêche Martin-Pêcheur inc. (ZEC Martin-Valin).
H&M workers in Toronto join union – UFCW 1006A
Toronto – October 16, 2025 – Workers at the Dufferin Mall H&M store in Toronto, Canada, voted to join UFCW 1006A on October 9. The 25 workers, who made the unanimous decision to join our union, are employed as sales advisors.
Social service workers achieve first contract – UFCW 1006A
Cobourg, Ont. – October 15, 2025 – UFCW 1006A members, who work at Transition House Coalition of Northumberland in Cobourg, Ontario have ratified their first union contract after voting to join UFCW Local 1006A earlier this year.
Beyond World Mental Health Day: Survey findings reveal urgent need for Mental Health action in workplaces
Toronto – October 10, 2025 – October 10 is World Mental Health Day, which is an international day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma.
ACORN workers across Ontario join UFCW Canada
Toronto – October 9, 2025 – Community-based organizers in Ontario who work for ACORN, the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, have voted to join UFCW Canada.
World Day for Decent Work 2025
Toronto – October 7, 2025 – Today is the World Day for Decent Work, an annual day recognizing the need for jobs that respect the rights and dignity of all workers.
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