Edmonton – November 23, 2015 – After years of inaction and neglect from successive Conservative governments, agriculture workers in Alberta will finally have the same workplace rights and protections that other workers in the province have enjoyed for decades, thanks to new legislation that is being introduced by Rachel Notley's NDP government.
Mexico City, Mexico – November 20, 2015 – UFCW Canada and international community allies INILAB, INEDIM, and the Global Workers Justice Alliance recently held a joint press conference in Mexico City announcing the release of the UFCW Canada / AWA report on The Status of Migrant Farm Workers in Canada 2015.
Edmonton – November 18, 2015 – The exclusion of Alberta agriculture workers from basic workplace rights is coming to an end, thanks to new legislation introduced by the Notley NDP government. Bill 6: The Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act was tabled in the Alberta Legislature on Tuesday.
Toronto – November 3, 2015 – UFCW Canada and allies have launched the Coalition for Migrant Workers Rights Canada (CMWRC) – a national group composed of migrant-worker advocates and community partners.
Toronto – October 28, 2015 – Hundreds of UFCW Canada activists, community allies, and agriculture workers gathered in Toronto for the 15th Annual UFCW Canada - AWA Awards Dinner.
Toronto – October 27, 2015 – A new report from UFCW Canada and the Agriculture Workers Alliance reveals how many of Canada’s more than 45,000 migrant and temporary agriculture workers regularly face workplace and human rights abuse. The Status of Migrant Farm Workers in Canada 2015 report calls for federal and provincial reforms to prevent exploitation.
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