Surrey, B.C. – February 26, 2016 – The 2016 Students Against Migrant Exploitation (SAME) tour recently kicked off in Surrey, British Columbia at the KDocs Film Festival, with a special screening of Food Chain$, a documentary that explores the working conditions of migrant 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 – January 4, 2016 – As the national president of Canada's leading and most progressive union, I am very proud of the outstanding work that UFCW Canada members, staff, and local unions conducted in 2015, and I am confident that our hard work and achievements over the last year have put us in a stronger position to build more fairness for workers in 2016.
Morelia, Mexico – December 21, 2015 – UFCW Canada and the Mexican state of Michoacán have signed a mutual collaboration agreement to protect the human and labour rights of Michoacán migrant workers in Canada.
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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