Mexico City, Mexico – April 26, 2016 – Despite being considered a model of legal and orderly migration, the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program (SAWP) has allowed employers to impose discriminatory employment criteria against women for the last forty years.
Toronto – April 18, 2016 – Agriculture Workers Alliance (AWA) staff and officers from across the country recently convened in Toronto to lay the groundwork for the year ahead.
Ottawa – April 2, 2016 – Last year’s total net revenue for the agriculture sector set a new record and the outlook for 2016 is also positive, but what about the income of agriculture workers?
Hidalgo, Mexico – January 25, 2016 – Renewing its commitment to achieve justice and dignity for migrant workers, regardless of their migratory status or nationality, UFCW Canada recently donated hundreds of blankets to Otomi communities in the Mexican state of Hidalgo.
Quito, Equador – January 21, 2016 – UFCW Canada leaders recently took part in an international solidarity exchange in Ecuador, meeting with labour leaders, members from Ecuador's indigenous communities, and government and non-profit sector activists.
Toronto – December 16, 2015 – It is incredible what can happen in a few short months, as the tone regarding newcomers to Canada has changed quite dramatically for the better. For example, Canada is now in the midst of embracing 25,000 Syrian refugees fleeing from a very dire situation.
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