Advocacy continues to make a difference in the lives of Uber drivers
Toronto – April 4, 2022 – When Uber driver Dee Verma got deactivated from her means of making a living, she felt alone, afraid, and uncertain about the future. That is until she met with UFCW Canada representatives at an Uber Greenlight Hub, where the union heard her case and acted as a support to lean on.


Toronto – September 9, 2021 – Following calls from UFCW Canada and advocacy partners to Ditch Toxic Receipts, Metro Inc. has made a public commitment toend the use of paper receipts coated with toxic bisphenol A (BPA) and bisphenol S (BPS) in all Metro food and pharmacy banners.
Toronto – March 18, 2021 – Nearly 6,000 warehouse workers in Bessemer, Alabama are on the cusp of a historic organizing victory to be the first to form a US-based Amazon union.
Toronto – February 23, 2021 – The UK Supreme Court handed down its decision on Friday that rules Uber drivers are employees and not self-employed as the company has tried to argue for years before lower courts.
Toronto – February 5, 2021 – The union for grocery and food workers, UFCW Canada, expresses their support of Dutch supermarket workers who are being undermined in negotiations by the Supermarket Employer’s Association.
Toronto – February 1, 2021 – Every winter we come to honour Black History Month by reflecting on the past and present contributions made and challenges faced by Black people in Canada.