UFCW celebrates Human Rights Day – December 10
Toronto – December 8, 2020 – On December 10, 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).
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UFCW observes International Day of Persons with Disabilities – December 3
December 3 marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Commemorated by the United Nations since 1992, on this day we affirm our commitment to continue fighting for disability inclusion at work and in society at large.
UFCW Canada honours Transgender Day of Remembrance – November 20
Toronto – November 17, 2021 – Since 1999, the Transgender Day of Remembrance has been observed annually on November 20, following the murder of Rita Hester.
Politics Blog: Addressing racism must be at centre of COVID-19 recovery
Toronto – November 7, 2020 – The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted working people of colour, and addressing the institutional racism that has led to this outcome must be at the centre of any just COVID-19 recovery.
UFCW 1006A activists discuss Black Lives Matter movement
Vaughan, Ont. – October 28, 2020 – UFCW Local 1006A Recorder Glacier Effs-Samuel recently interviewed member-activists Kallisha Hoyes and Rechev Browne on their thoughts regarding the Black Lives Matter movement for racial equality and justice.
UFCW supports virtual actions, online events for Orange Shirt Day – September 30
Toronto – September 24, 2020 – UFCW Canada will once again be commemorating Orange Shirt Day, September 30, with online actions in support of this year’s event. The Orange Shirt Day initiative began in 2013, following the St. Joseph’s Mission Residential School Commemoration held in Williams Lake, B.C.
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